Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we redefine the future landscape for 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategic blueprints that will shape tomorrow's industries. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market transformations.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to develop scenario-based roadmaps, conduct horizon scanning across global markets, and deliver evidence-based insights that drive innovation. Your work will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and position our organization at the forefront of next-generation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce high-impact strategic briefs for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable business strategies
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist networks and academic partnerships
- Advise on product innovation pipelines and market entry strategies for 2026-2030
- Present future outlooks at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in futurism, strategic planning, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategy publications
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term transformation