Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, design strategic roadmaps for 2026+, and drive innovation across our portfolio of disruptive ventures. This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, market analysis, and corporate strategy, requiring both deep analytical rigor and creative vision. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to shape the future of industries from AI ethics to climate resilience.
What You'll Achieve:
Lead Horizon Dynamics' flagship '2026 Vision Initiative'—a multi-year program mapping technological, societal, and economic shifts. Translate foresight into actionable business strategies that position our clients as market pioneers. Build and mentor a team of futurist researchers while establishing thought leadership through white papers, keynote speeches, and industry panels.
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive 2026+ trend reports across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing domains
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruptive change
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints translating foresight into prototype concepts
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and World Economic Forum
- Publish quarterly 'Horizon Scan' briefings read by 50,000+ industry leaders
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies and futures literacy
- Present strategic recommendations to Board of Directors and investor committees
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercialized innovations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains (e.g., synthetic biology, neuromorphic computing)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or equivalent tier
- Proficiency in futures research tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Experience securing $5M+ innovation budgets for strategic initiatives
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from foresight-to-execution projects