Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a forward-thinking Senior Futurist to lead strategic innovation initiatives, identify emerging trends, and develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to position our organization at the forefront of industry evolution.
As a key member of our C-suite advisory team, you'll collaborate with global stakeholders to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations. Your insights will drive multi-year strategic plans, investment decisions, and innovation frameworks that will define our competitive edge in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, economics, and social domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026-2030 market positioning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present executive briefings and stakeholder workshops on emerging opportunities
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring long-term strategic impact
- Publish thought leadership reports on industry evolution and disruptive forces
- Manage a portfolio of experimental initiatives with venture-style funding
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategy
- Expertise in AI/ML, biotech, or sustainable technology convergence
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive and board-level audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author or keynote speaker on future trends
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation implementation