Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming cutting-edge insights into actionable business advantage. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate emerging trends across technology, society, and markets. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our organization's future trajectory while mentoring a team of forward-thinking strategists.
Our award-winning innovation lab offers unparalleled resources for trend analysis, scenario planning, and prototyping next-generation solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human behavior, possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, and excel at translating complex futures into competitive strategy, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's business landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop multi-scenario strategic roadmaps for C-suite decision-making across 3-year planning cycles
- Author forward-looking white papers and thought leadership for industry conferences
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing best practices in foresight methodologies
- Partner with venture capital teams to evaluate emerging startups and technologies
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 3+ year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published author or frequent speaker at innovation/futurism conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects