Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the future of 2026. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to translate emerging technologies and societal shifts into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, design, and human behavior, requiring you to anticipate disruptors before they reshape industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build roadmaps that position our organization at the forefront of the next decade's transformation. If you thrive at the cutting edge of what's next, this is your moment to shape destiny.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging threats and opportunities in AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Produce high-impact scenario planning documents for board-level decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture bleeding-edge insights
- Present visionary roadmaps to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists
- Quantify market readiness for next-generation technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or sustainable tech ecosystems
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology journals
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and weak signal detection
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)