Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to spearhead our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centered design to redefine industries. This role demands a strategic mind with a passion for emerging trends and the ability to translate foresight into actionable business strategies.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing long-term scenarios, conduct horizon-scanning research, and collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology trend forecasts across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for global market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and manage a global network of futurists and domain experts
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging paradigm shifts
- Integrate foresight methodologies into product development lifecycles
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author on technological disruption or societal transformation
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Experience leading high-impact innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 settings
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)