Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll guide cross-functional teams through complex technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal transformations. You'll leverage data-driven foresight to position our organization as an industry leader in an exponentially evolving world.
This role demands strategic brilliance and creative execution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof strategies, identify disruptive opportunities, and build resilient business models. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to anticipate paradigm shifts, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts affecting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and implement strategic foresight frameworks to inform long-term product roadmaps
- Facilitate executive workshops translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Build and maintain ecosystem partnerships with innovation labs, research institutions, and thought leaders
- Author compelling trend reports and scenario analyses influencing $500M+ portfolio decisions
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-generation solutions
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and analytical tools
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record developing and implementing multi-year strategic foresight programs
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech stacks (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3) and societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, MBA, or related field
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futures publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)