Job Description
Join our elite foresight team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to drive strategic innovation by analyzing emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This pivotal role combines deep analytical rigor with creative storytelling to shape our organization's long-term roadmap.
Why This Role Matters: In an era of exponential change, your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and product roadmaps. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology and societal trend forecasts using quantitative and qualitative research
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership on disruptive innovations
- Design predictive models for market adoption of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight insights into development roadmaps
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling narratives and visualizations
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry experts
- Publish thought leadership in leading journals and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Proven track record of publishing credible future scenarios that influenced business strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and scenario modeling software
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused research projects