Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as Horizon Dynamics seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 strategic foresight initiatives. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology and human potential to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of breakthrough solutions.
As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities in AI, biotechnology, and quantum systems. This pivotal role demands intellectual curiosity and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategies that drive our $2B innovation pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary scenario-planning workshops for 2026+ technology horizons
- Develop predictive models for industry disruption using AI-driven analytics
- Produce executive-level foresight briefings on emerging societal and technological shifts
- Design and maintain Horizon's Future Intelligence Database with proprietary forecasting algorithms
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate foresight into product roadmaps and investment decisions
- Represent Horizon at global futurism forums and thought leadership summits
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing enterprise-level future scenarios
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and weak signal detection
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive and stakeholder audiences
- Published research in peer-reviewed futures or innovation journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)