Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Research Director to decode emerging trends and architect our strategic roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite innovation team where you'll leverage cutting-edge analytics to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market transformations.
In this pivotal leadership role, you'll guide C-suite decisions on sustainable growth, climate resilience, and human augmentation technologies. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ product portfolios and shape our position as the undisputed industry leader in 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of data science and foresight, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives mapping technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven analytics to forecast market disruptions and opportunities
- Author executive briefings and white papers on future scenarios for board-level decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions in quantum computing and biotech integration
- Establish global networks with futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Present findings at high-stakes strategy summits with Fortune 500 leadership
- Mentor a team of 8-12 futurist researchers and data scientists
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Quantitative Social Sciences
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight or technology trend analysis
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures research journals
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Proven track record influencing C-suite strategy with future-focused insights
- Deep understanding of climate tech, neurotech, and space commercialization trajectories
- Global network of thought leaders across tech, policy, and academia