Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ strategic roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, identify market inflection points, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. Your insights will directly shape product innovation, investment decisions, and competitive positioning in an era of unprecedented change.
This hybrid role offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge research, executive strategy sessions, and cross-functional collaboration with our AI, biotech, and sustainability divisions. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity, wellness stipends, and dedicated innovation time for personal research projects.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology, economic, and societal trends to forecast market shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Publish thought leadership reports on emerging paradigms in AI and sustainable tech
- Advise product teams on long-term roadmap alignment with future market demands
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of predicting market disruptions with documented case studies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Portfolio published in industry journals or major media outlets