Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with creative problem-solving in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, driving breakthrough solutions across AI, sustainability, and human augmentation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and humanity and want to define the next decade, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for long-term strategic initiatives
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market viability
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build cross-functional innovation labs to accelerate future-ready capabilities
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technology paradigms
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario modeling, technology forecasting, and trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial strategies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS) strongly preferred
- Published work in futurist publications or industry journals