Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market evolutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to embed future-readiness into our DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging global trends in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy to inform 5-year strategic planning.
- Develop and communicate compelling future scenarios through executive briefings, whitepapers, and immersive workshops.
- Lead cross-functional 'Horizon Scanning' initiatives to identify disruptive threats and opportunities.
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into innovation roadmaps.
- Establish thought leadership through industry publications, conference keynotes, and media engagements.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with academic institutions, startups, and policy think tanks.
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic factors influencing technology adoption and market dynamics.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred).
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role at Fortune 500 companies.
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing) and their societal impacts.
- Proven experience developing scenario-planning frameworks and translating insights into executable strategies.
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience to C-level audiences.
- Published thought leadership in future-focused journals or industry publications.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with proficiency in trend analysis tools.