Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, leveraging cutting-edge foresight methodologies to anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts. This pivotal role bridges innovation strategy with actionable business intelligence, ensuring our leadership in emerging industries.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a global innovation powerhouse with 15+ patents in predictive analytics and AI-driven scenario planning. Our teams shape futures for Fortune 500 clients across biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Innovation Framework using horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into product roadmaps and R&D priorities
- Author quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and emerging tech incubators
- Quantify future market opportunities through probabilistic modeling and scenario stress-testing
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight certification program
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or corporate futurism roles
- Expertise in futures methodologies: STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices, and backcasting
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial outcomes (portfolio examples required)
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology trajectories: AGI, quantum computing, neurotech, climate adaptation
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Certification from Association of Professional Futurists (APF) or equivalent