Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist Strategist and architect the future of innovation. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design 2026-ready frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming foresight into actionable business strategy. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and corporate strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they become mainstream.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and influences C-suite decisions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, biotech pioneers, and climate scientists to develop 5-year roadmaps that position our Fortune 500 clients as industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver strategic foresight reports on disruptive technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) with 2026 implications
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 market volatility
- Lead workshops with executive teams to translate future trends into innovation roadmaps
- Build predictive models using alternative data sources (satellite imagery, patent analytics, dark web signals)
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or top-tier business media
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling software
- Proven track record of influencing enterprise strategy with future-oriented recommendations
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications