Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming cutting-edge research into market-defining strategies. This role blends deep technological foresight with business acumen to position our clients as industry pioneers in an era of unprecedented change.
Why This Role Matters: You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum computing, directly influencing $2B+ in R&D investments. Your insights will shape product roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners while mentoring the next generation of futurists.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology horizon scanning frameworks across 15+ emerging sectors
- Produce quarterly strategic briefings for C-suite executives on disruptive innovation vectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with 50+ stakeholders to quantify future risk/opportunity
- Establish KPIs for innovation pipeline efficiency using predictive analytics
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at global futurist conferences (WFSF, TTI Vanguard)
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
- Collaborate with venture capital arm to evaluate pre-2026 market entry points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological convergence (peer-reviewed journals)
- Expertise in Delphi methodology and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Proven track record influencing C-level decisions with futures insights
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEP-SCAN)
- Security clearance preferred for federal sector engagements