Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of business strategy. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable frameworks. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership, requiring you to anticipate technological, economic, and societal shifts that will reshape industries by 2026.
As a key member of our C-suite strategy group, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to develop forward-looking models that drive sustainable growth. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of data analysis, creative foresight, and operational execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact reports and presentations for executive stakeholders and board members
- Identify emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 2026 commercial viability
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academics, and industry thought leaders
- Design and implement horizon-scanning processes for early trend detection
- Advise C-suite on risk mitigation and opportunity identification for 2026 market shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- Proven experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong data visualization skills with proficiency in tools like Tableau or Power BI
- Exceptional communication abilities for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight publications
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their market implications