Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we prepare for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead transformative projects that will redefine industries. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, operating at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to map future scenarios and develop actionable roadmaps. Your insights will directly influence our product development, investment strategies, and market positioning in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic shifts, technological breakthroughs, and cultural movements to identify opportunities for 2026+
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks and predictive models for high-impact business domains
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product innovation and strategic pivots
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing technologies and validate market readiness
- Establish KPIs for tracking emerging trend adoption and competitive disruption signals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or innovation leadership with proven trend-forecasting impact
- Expertise in AI/ML ethics, quantum computing applications, or biotech convergence
- Published author or recognized speaker on technological disruption scenarios
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful translation of foresight into commercial outcomes