Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a Senior Futurist - 2026 Vision Lead, you'll architect strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts. We seek a visionary thinker to decode signals from 2026 and beyond, guiding our product innovation, investment strategy, and organizational resilience. This hybrid role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Impact Assessments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map future scenarios for AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Identify emerging market disruptions and competitive threats in next-gen industries
- Design strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to 2026 workforce evolution
- Collaborate with C-suite to embed foresight into product roadmaps and M&A strategy
- Present findings to executive stakeholders and industry conferences
- Maintain proprietary signals database of 2026-relevant trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused frameworks (e.g., scenario planning, horizon scanning)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 2020+ strategic pivots
- Deep understanding of global megatrends impacting 2026 business landscapes