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, transforming cutting-edge concepts into tangible business opportunities. This role demands a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate exponential technological shifts and emerging societal trends.
As a thought leader, you'll spearhead horizon-scanning initiatives, synthesize complex data signals, and develop actionable frameworks that position our organization ahead of industry inflection points. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational evolution in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal megatrends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop and maintain dynamic foresight frameworks integrating AI, biotech, climate resilience, and quantum computing trajectories
- Produce executive-grade scenario analyses and strategic briefings for board-level decision-making
- Architect cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future business models and customer experiences
- Establish global networks of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers for trend intelligence
- Translate foresight outputs into measurable KPIs and innovation pipeline milestones
- Present visionary narratives to stakeholders through compelling storytelling frameworks
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative/qualitative field
- Proven track record of developing executable 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Deep technical literacy in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data synthesis skills with proficiency in horizon scanning tools and visualization platforms
- Credibility with C-suite executives and experience influencing high-stakes strategic decisions
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future-proofing initiatives