Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into actionable business strategies. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our organization as a global leader in the next industrial revolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainable growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking frameworks that drive product innovation, market expansion, and competitive advantage in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop quantitative and qualitative future scenario models using AI-driven forecasting tools
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG principles
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members through compelling visual narratives
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs with academic partners and industry disruptors
- Mentor a team of futurist researchers and data scientists
- Author thought leadership publications positioning our company as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years experience in innovation strategy, technology consulting, or corporate futurism
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, clean energy)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (journal articles, books, keynotes)
- Experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation initiatives with measurable impact