Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough innovations that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive strategy, requiring you to identify emerging trends, develop future scenarios, and guide cross-functional teams toward transformative solutions.
If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026 technology and societal trend forecasts through quantitative analysis and qualitative research
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare leadership for disruptive market shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Build and manage a network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on future-facing topics
- Integrate foresight into product roadmaps and corporate strategy initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI-driven analytics
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Published author or speaker at global innovation/futurism conferences