Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist to architect the technological and societal landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary strategists who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they disrupt markets.
Our futurists partner with C-suite executives across healthcare, climate tech, and AI ethics to develop resilient 5-year plans. You'll leverage proprietary predictive analytics while contributing to Horizon's patented foresight methodologies. This is a chance to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients in quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Present trend forecasts to executive stakeholders through data-rich visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions addressing climate adaptation and workforce transformation
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and metaverse integration for industry publications
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership at global innovation summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year predictive models for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized AI
- Published author or keynote speaker on societal transformation topics
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning methodologies for complex systems