Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market intuition, and cross-industry innovation. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to identify emerging paradigms, deconstruct disruptive trends, and position our portfolio for exponential growth in the post-2025 landscape.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll lead scenario-planning initiatives, develop predictive models, and forge partnerships with research institutions shaping 2026's breakthrough innovations. This is your chance to define the future, not just react to it.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning workshops for quantum/AI/biotech convergence
- Develop predictive models for market disruptions and paradigm shifts
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT, Future Today Institute, and DARPA-affiliated labs
- Present foresight insights to C-suite and Board of Directors quarterly
- Author annual 'Horizon 2026' trend report for industry publication
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive analytics and trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar tier
- Deep network with futurist communities (Association of Professional Futurists preferred)
- Experience with Delphi methods, horizon scanning, and cross-impact matrices
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend accuracy (>85% validation rate)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences