Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with actionable business strategy, driving our position as industry pioneers.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and academic partners to identify paradigm shifts across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. Your insights will directly shape multi-billion dollar product roadmaps and market entry strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop and maintain the company's 5-year innovation roadmap with quantifiable impact metrics
- Conduct scenario planning workshops for executive leadership on future industry disruptions
- Author strategic whitepapers and trend briefs distributed to Fortune 500 partners
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping next-gen solutions
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other future-focused institutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Deloitte Tech Trends)
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell Two Loops)