Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future landscape for 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives, transforming emerging trends into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative thinking, and executive influence to shape our organization's decade-long roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, drive cross-functional innovation sprints, and present compelling future scenarios to global stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, society, and economic domains
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership teams
- Produce high-impact strategic briefings and future-state roadmaps
- Partner with R&D to integrate emerging technologies into product roadmaps
- Represent the organization at global futurism conferences and industry forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation, or futurism
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audience experience
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or relevant innovation frameworks preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-shaping initiatives