Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as our visionary 2026 Futurist Lead, shaping tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to forecast technological disruptions, design future-proof systems, and drive innovation across our global enterprise. This executive role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of emerging paradigms.
As the architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present visionary frameworks to stakeholders. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps with quantitative impact projections
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging AI, quantum computing, and biotech trends
- Design adaptive organizational frameworks for exponential change environments
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and strategic foresight
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio for high-impact pilot programs
- Mentor next-generation futurists in predictive analytics methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Published thought leader with 50+ citations in futurist journals
- Advanced certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Experience scaling organizations through technological inflection points
- Proficiency in futures research tools (Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio of implemented 5+ year strategic roadmaps with measurable ROI