Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and transform how organizations prepare for tomorrow's challenges. This role sits at the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and market analysis, requiring you to decode signals from the present to build future-ready solutions.
Why this role matters: Your insights will directly shape product development, market entry strategies, and innovation pipelines for Fortune 500 clients. We offer unparalleled autonomy, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and resources to execute audacious future-focused initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable future scenarios
- Produce high-impact strategic reports and visualizations for C-suite executives
- Identify disruptive technologies and market shifts with 3-5 year lead time
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-thinking culture
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial success
- Expertise in scenario modeling, Delphi techniques, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation journals