Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist to architect the landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, shape strategic roadmaps, and position our clients at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to anticipate disruptions, identify paradigm shifts, and develop resilient frameworks for an uncertain future. This is a rare opportunity to influence how the world navigates the pivotal year of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological and societal trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities in exponential tech domains
- Design innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients anticipating 2026 market shifts
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces published in top-tier industry journals
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for trend validation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic vision frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Published thought leadership in exponential technologies or societal transformation
- Experience advising C-suite executives on disruptive market shifts and paradigm changes
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or MFMA) preferred