Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term strategic roadmaps, and lead innovation initiatives that will define 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring exceptional analytical prowess and creative foresight.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and collaborates across global teams to turn futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to guide organizational transformation while maintaining a finger on the pulse of technological disruption.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts
- Produce trend reports and innovation roadmaps with 3-5 year horizons
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and industry forums
- Mentor junior strategists and build foresight capabilities across departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record translating foresight into business strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Experience with AI/ML tools for trend prediction modeling
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals