Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of innovation. As we prepare for the transformative landscape of 2026, we seek a Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical strategy implementation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, finance, and sustainability sectors to develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario planning workshops to map future technology adoption curves for 2026-2030
- Develop quantitative models forecasting market impacts of AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for executive stakeholders with data-driven recommendations
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for anticipated future challenges
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for trend forecasting
- Present strategic insights at industry conferences and publish thought leadership pieces
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with demonstrable futures planning experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related quantitative field
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning methodologies, and trend analysis
- Proven track record translating foresight into business strategy for Fortune 500 companies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical modeling
- Published work in futures research or peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from ACIF or foresight certification programs)