Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future. We seek a pioneering Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives shaping 2026 and beyond. This role demands an innovative mindset to decode emerging trends, develop scenario-planning frameworks, and guide organizational transformation in an era of exponential change.
As a key thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies, ensuring our organization thrives in tomorrow's landscape. If you're passionate about demystifying the future and creating tangible pathways to innovation, this role is your canvas.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends and paradigm shifts affecting 2026
- Develop advanced scenario-planning models for organizational resilience and opportunity capture
- Design and execute strategic foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Produce visionary whitepapers and trend briefs positioning the company as an industry thought leader
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints translating future insights into R&D roadmaps
- Establish KPIs for measuring foresight impact on business outcomes and strategic pivots
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of anticipatory intelligence
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or emerging technology (portfolio required)
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting tools and quantitative foresight frameworks
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Track record of implementing foresight insights into real-world business transformations
- Deep understanding of geopolitical, technological, and societal megatrends