Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our strategic foresight initiatives, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative thinking, and executive communication to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess an uncanny ability to connect dots across disciplines, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-focused insights into innovation roadmaps
- Deliver compelling executive presentations on future scenarios and strategic implications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on future trends
- Champion innovation culture through cross-functional workshops and training programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into executable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Experience with scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend analysis frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to influence C-level decisions through data-driven insights
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals