Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the future of innovation. As a Senior Futurist, you'll decode emerging trends, design transformative strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to develop groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a thought leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainability.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industry roadmaps, collaborate with Fortune 500 partners, and influence global policy frameworks. Your work will directly impact how businesses navigate the accelerating convergence of AI, biotech, and climate resilience.
Responsibilities
- Lead foresight initiatives to map 3-5 year technology and societal evolution trajectories
- Develop innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients in healthcare, energy, and mobility sectors
- Facilitate scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives across global markets
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms and ethical AI
- Manage a $2M R&D portfolio for experimental technologies in quantum computing
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into commercial roadmaps
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-disciplinary innovation networks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives ($50M+ scale)
- Exceptional presentation skills to diverse technical and non-technical audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy journals
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)