Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of 2026. We seek a Senior Futurist to drive strategic foresight, transforming emerging trends into actionable roadmaps. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to shape our innovation ecosystem.
As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies. Your insights will directly influence our $2B innovation pipeline and position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological disruptions
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks quantifying market impacts and adoption timelines
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops synthesizing insights from 15+ industry sectors
- Author quarterly '2026 Vision Briefs' for executive decision-making
- Build predictive models using proprietary foresight methodologies and AI-driven analytics
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership through keynotes and publications
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and technology roadmapping
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant STEM field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Proficiency in foresight software (e.g., Foresight Platform, Kumu) and data visualization tools
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-shaping initiatives