Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future landscape for 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives that will redefine industries and shape tomorrow's markets. This pivotal role combines deep analytical prowess with creative thinking to identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and guide our organization's long-term trajectory. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to develop actionable frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, and possess an unquenchable curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop quantitative and qualitative future scenarios using AI-driven trend analysis and proprietary foresight methodologies
- Design strategic roadmaps for organizational adaptation to emerging megatrends (e.g., quantum computing, neurotech, climate resilience)
- Present executive briefings and stakeholder workshops translating complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers for trend validation
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions and business models
- Author annual 'State of the Future' reports influencing corporate strategy and investment decisions
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, Economics, or related quantitative field
- Published thought leadership in futurism (white papers, journals, or industry conferences)
- Mastery of foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills distilling complex concepts for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation with measurable impact
- Deep understanding of emerging tech domains (AI, biotech, space economy, etc.)