Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and paradigm shifts that will redefine industries. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026+ foresight framework using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for future market disruptions
- Present strategic futures briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and R&D labs
- Quantify future opportunities through market modeling and risk assessment
- Drive organizational adoption of futures-thinking methodologies
- Author annual 'State of the Future' industry reports
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, or quantum computing trends
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Proficiency in data visualization and futures modeling software