Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist 2026 and spearhead our innovation roadmap for the next decade. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll work at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems to shape our long-term R&D priorities. This role offers unparalleled influence in designing tomorrow's solutions today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 market positioning
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate future insights into corporate strategy
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' whitepapers and executive briefings
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops for cross-functional teams
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive modeling tools
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in AI/ML impact assessment and biotech convergence
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology trajectories
- Mastery of scenario planning and Delphi methodologies
- Experience with futures mapping tools (e.g., Foresight Platform, Trend Hunter)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts