Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics, the vanguard of tomorrow's solutions, as we redefine industries through visionary foresight. We're seeking a Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and translate emerging trends into transformative strategies. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative imagination to shape how humanity adapts to exponential technological shifts.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to develop scenario-based models, patent-pending frameworks, and market-disrupting initiatives. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and embraces 'impossible' challenges. If you're passionate about turning speculative futures into actionable blueprints, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and socio-cultural shifts
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 market disruption scenarios
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate future-proofing into development lifecycles
- Present executive briefings and stakeholder workshops on long-term opportunity landscapes
- Author thought leadership publications and patent applications for innovation methodologies
- Build cross-functional futurist networks with academic and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven experience developing scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into executive narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or implemented innovation strategies
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent practical experience