Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect innovation roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, shaping how industries adapt to seismic shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio, translating complex data into compelling narratives that drive organizational agility. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate resilience, neurotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for enterprise innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Quantify market readiness for emerging technologies through predictive modeling
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry publications and board presentations
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions for commercial viability
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-cultural shifts affecting technology adoption
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state implementation for Fortune 500 clients
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, Horizon scanning platforms)