Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our Lead Futurist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll blend cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy to transform how we navigate exponential technologies. Your insights will directly shape product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
What you'll achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop predictive frameworks, and guide C-suite decision-making. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to create a sustainable competitive advantage. This is your chance to build the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market trajectories
- Lead cross-functional workshops identifying disruption vectors in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AI alignment
- Produce actionable scenario-planning reports for executive stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor a team of junior futurists and innovation analysts
- Present findings at industry conferences and publish thought leadership
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record translating foresight into business strategy
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Published work in peer-reviewed foresight journals or major industry publications