Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and transform emerging possibilities into market-defining opportunities. In this pivotal role, you'll decode global trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and lead cross-functional teams to build the future of technology and human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the 2026 global innovation strategy, identifying disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Lead scenario planning and horizon scanning for AI, biotech, and quantum computing breakthroughs
- Partner with C-suite executives to align organizational capabilities with future market demands
- Establish a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers for trend intelligence
- Present compelling future-state narratives to stakeholders and investors
- Drive R&D investments in exponential technologies with 5-7 year ROI horizons
- Mentor next-generation futurists and build an innovation pipeline
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology leadership
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Oxford
- Fluency in 3+ languages with global cultural intelligence