Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
As a key member of our Global Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, validate market opportunities, and guide R&D investments. We offer unparalleled resources, cutting-edge tools, and a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop evidence-based future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for enterprise innovation
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into development lifecycles
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities
- Establish quantitative/qualitative frameworks for trend validation
- Curate cross-functional innovation sprints with industry leaders
- Author thought leadership publications on future-facing topics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong background in AI/ML, biotech, or climate tech domains
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published research in futurism or technology forecasting
- Experience with foresight tools like Delphi methods or causal layered analysis
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred