Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive strategic foresight across emerging technologies. This pivotal role shapes how organizations navigate exponential change through data-driven forecasting, trend analysis, and future-state scenario planning.
As a thought leader in our 2026 Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your work will directly influence multi-billion-dollar strategic decisions and position our industry for the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders on disruptive technologies and market disruptions
- Produce quarterly Future State Reports with actionable insights on technological convergence and socioeconomic shifts
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market opportunities
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and publish thought leadership in industry journals
- Mentor junior futurists and build the organization's foresight capabilities through training programs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech stacks (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience visualizing complex future scenarios
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from APF or WFS) preferred
- Portfolio of published future-state analyses or strategic foresight projects