Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 strategic initiatives, transforming how industries prepare for tomorrow's disruptions. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with cross-functional innovation to shape our company's next-generation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable insights from emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market evolutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, this is your opportunity to define the decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map future scenarios and identify disruptive opportunities
- Produce executive briefings on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their business impacts
- Design innovation roadmaps aligning organizational capabilities with future market demands
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for 2026 R&D initiatives
- Present future visions to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and storytelling
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight methodologies across departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Proven track record of developing actionable scenarios for 5+ year horizons
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, Web3, biotech, or sustainable systems
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for executive audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational change
- Published research or thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)