Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future! We're seeking a Senior Futurist to drive innovation strategy and anticipate emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines foresight research with actionable business strategy to shape our next-generation product ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform future possibilities into market-leading innovations.
What you'll do: Lead horizon scanning across tech, society, and markets; develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps; pioneer AI-driven trend analysis; and mentor our innovation lab. Ideal for systems thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, design, and human behavior.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend forecasting for 2026+ market evolution
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future concepts
- Author high-impact foresight reports and thought leadership content
- Design and implement AI-powered trend analysis frameworks
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate future insights into product development
- Present strategic futures to investors and board members
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Strong proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futures journals
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformation
- Deep understanding of global socio-technical systems