Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable business advantages. This pivotal role demands an architect of change who can decode technological, social, and economic shifts to position our global clients for unparalleled success in the rapidly evolving 2026 horizon.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop future-proof strategies. Your insights will directly influence $1B+ portfolios, driving breakthrough innovations that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-year strategic roadmaps in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Deliver executive briefings on future market dynamics and technological inflection points
- Architect innovation pipelines integrating emerging technologies with client business models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into R&D priorities
- Produce annual 'FutureState' reports distributed to 200+ global decision-makers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic plans
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional communication skills presenting complex futures to non-technical audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals