Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategic pathways for 2026 and beyond. As a thought leader in our innovation division, you'll translate complex global shifts into actionable frameworks that shape our product roadmap and market positioning.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, working alongside C-suite executives to future-proof our organization in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-cultural trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks and strategic foresight reports for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, conference keynotes, and industry publications
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align long-term innovation with market readiness
- Mentor junior strategists and build our internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech or innovation journals
- Experience with AI/ML impact assessment and ethical framework development
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations