Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our Senior Futurist - 2026 Vision Strategist. You'll architect transformative roadmaps by decoding emerging tech, societal shifts, and market disruptions to guide Horizon Dynamics' next generation of breakthrough innovations. Join our elite team where foresight fuels market leadership.
Why this role matters: In a world accelerating toward 2026, your strategic foresight will directly influence $2B+ in R&D investments and redefine industry standards. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policy shapers to build actionable futures.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology impact scenarios through quantitative modeling and qualitative trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies
- Produce executive-level trend briefings with predictive analytics on AI, quantum computing, and bioconvergence
- Establish horizon scanning frameworks monitoring 200+ global innovation signals quarterly
- Partner with C-suite to embed future-proofing principles into corporate strategy and risk management
- Present strategic futures to Fortune 500 clients and industry consortiums
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced methodologies like Delphi techniques and causal layered analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent with 8+ years foresight experience
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: AGI ethics, quantum applications, synthetic biology, and neurotech
- Proficiency in foresight tools: STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices, and scenario planning software
- Exceptional storytelling abilities converting complex futures into compelling executive narratives
- Published research in futures journals or conference proceedings (e.g., WFSF, APF)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Oxford Foresight Programme)