Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and architect transformative strategies that will define the next decade. This is your chance to shape industries, influence global markets, and leave an indelible mark on tomorrow's world.
At Horizon Dynamics, we blend cutting-edge research with human-centric innovation. Our multidisciplinary teams tackle complex challenges at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. This role sits at the nexus of foresight and execution, requiring both analytical rigor and creative brilliance.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop 2026 scenario roadmaps
- Identify and quantify disruptive forces across 15+ industries
- Design future-proof frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Pioneer novel methodologies for trend extrapolation
- Speak at global conferences on future-shaping strategies
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through quantitative modeling and qualitative research
- Produce monthly trend briefings for C-suite executives with actionable insights
- Lead scenario planning workshops with international stakeholders
- Develop patent-pending forecasting algorithms using AI/ML integration
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio for emerging market opportunities
- Author white papers published in MIT Technology Review and similar venues
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced analytical methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and cross-impact analysis
- Published research in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and data visualization
- Experience advising C-level executives on disruptive transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ successful future-shaping initiatives
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., STEEP-V, causal layered analysis)