Job Description
Shape the future as our Lead Futurist, driving strategic vision for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and architect tomorrow's solutions today. Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's our DNA.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research pioneers, and global thought leaders to develop actionable roadmaps for 2026. You'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to identify paradigm shifts, anticipate market disruptions, and position our organization at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-focused solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging tech, socio-economic shifts, and disruption vectors
- Architect 'Future Labs' – immersive environments for testing 2026 concepts
- Publish thought leadership establishing our industry's 2026 trajectory
- Mentor a high-impact team of futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their 2026 implications
- Proven track record of developing executable future roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives
- Published author in futurism journals or industry whitepapers
- Global network of futurists, technologists, and policy influencers