Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines predictive analytics, emerging technology foresight, and strategic planning to position our clients at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop actionable 5-year strategies that anticipate market disruptions, technological inflection points, and societal shifts.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of data science and human intuition, transforming complex trend analysis into transformative business frameworks. This hybrid role offers unprecedented influence in shaping industries through our proprietary Horizon Scanning Framework, a methodology we've used to predict 92% of major technological disruptions since 2018.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-stakeholder scenario planning sessions for 2026 market landscape analysis
- Develop quantitative forecasting models using proprietary AI-driven trend analysis tools
- Produce annual Horizon Report identifying disruptive technologies and market opportunities
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Present executive-level briefings to C-suite and board members on future risk/opportunity profiles
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership through industry publications
- Oversee implementation of 2026 innovation pilots with $5M+ annual budgets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Data Science, or related quantitative field
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, and biotech convergence trends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFSD) or equivalent analytical rigor
- Experience presenting to executive audiences with complex data visualizations
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic planning (minimum 3 articles)
- Proficiency in Foresight Pro, Trendalyzer, or equivalent predictive analytics platforms