Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the future. As a Lead Futurist, you'll drive strategic foresight for 2026 and beyond, blending cutting-edge research with actionable business strategies. We seek a visionary thinker to transform emerging trends into competitive advantages for our Fortune 500 clients. This role offers unparalleled impact in shaping tomorrow's industries while collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive trends through 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author quarterly trend briefings for C-suite executives in tech and finance sectors
- Build predictive models using AI-driven scenario planning methodologies
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions
- Mentor junior futurists and publish thought leadership in industry journals
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in AI/ML, biotech, or quantum computing trajectory mapping
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) preferred
- Published work in peer-reviewed foresight publications