Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategic pathways for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform speculative futures into actionable business strategies.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology sectors to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Champion cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype solutions for 5-10 year market transformations
- Author high-impact foresight publications and executive briefings on industry disruption vectors
- Build and lead a global network of futurists, academic partners, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into measurable KPIs and product development roadmaps
- Advise executive team on emerging risks and opportunities in regulatory, ethical, and market domains
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities ($50M+ impact)
- Expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, or climate tech adaptation strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related discipline
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience to Fortune 500 audiences
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals or industry white papers
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent program
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell's Two-Axis Approach)