Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market opportunities that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies, conduct horizon-scanning research, and pioneer breakthrough initiatives that position us as industry pioneers.
If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-year foresight frameworks targeting 2026+ market transformations
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce trend analysis reports on AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital economies
- Partner with R&D to integrate emerging technologies into product roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical and technological uncertainties
- Present strategic futures to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Build and mentor a high-performing futurist research team
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences and public speaking
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation initiatives