Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of business innovation. We're seeking a Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 and beyond, transforming emerging trends into actionable growth opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, identify disruptive technologies, and shape our innovation ecosystem. If you thrive at the cutting edge of what's possible and excel at translating complex futures into strategic advantage, this is your moment to define tomorrow's success today.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year foresight initiatives mapping technological, social, and economic trends through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for market evolution and competitive disruption
- Partner with R&D to integrate emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) into product roadmaps
- Design and facilitate executive innovation workshops and future-state visioning sessions
- Produce strategic white papers and trend briefings for board-level decision-making
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs exploring post-2026 business models
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Experience facilitating executive workshops and presenting to C-suite audiences
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight methodologies and strategic impact