Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. As we approach 2026, we seek a visionary Lead Futurist to drive strategic foresight and innovation across emerging technologies. This pivotal role demands an exceptional blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate exponential change and position our organization at the forefront of industry evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape history.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities in exponential technology landscapes
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic thought leaders
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for responsible technology deployment
- Drive organizational culture shifts through immersive future-state workshops and training programs
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field with 10+ years of foresight experience
- Proven track record of translating future insights into billion-dollar business transformations
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology, Web3)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in reputable futurist or technology journals
- Experience leading global innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPC, CFS) or equivalent expertise
- Mastery of foresight methodologies including Delphi, STEEP analysis, and causal layered analysis