Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how industries evolve in the next technological renaissance. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight methodologies with practical execution to transform future trends into market-leading opportunities.
As a cornerstone of our Future Labs division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to decode emerging paradigms in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Your strategic insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and position our portfolio as the definitive leader in next-generation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026-2030 technology and societal shifts
- Develop quantitative scenario models predicting market disruptions and adoption curves
- Design strategic roadmaps for AI-integrated product ecosystems and sustainable business models
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Establish cross-industry innovation partnerships with leading research institutions
- Author high-impact thought leadership publications and industry whitepapers
- Mentor next-generation futurists in advanced methodology frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or advanced R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and quantitative trend analysis methodologies
- Deep technical understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan, etc.)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term technology strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant technical field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFCS, APF) or equivalent practical expertise