Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to drive strategic innovation and prepare our organization for the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging trends, technological disruptions, and paradigm shifts that will redefine industries.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and build robust future scenario models. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's solutions and thrive in ambiguity, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and global megatrends to forecast industry disruptions through 2030
- Develop and present strategic foresight frameworks to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops to co-create future-proof business models
- Build and maintain a comprehensive trend intelligence database with predictive analytics
- Advise product development teams on integrating future-oriented capabilities
- Author thought leadership publications on industry transformation
- Manage relationships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and AI-driven analytics
- Exceptional presentation skills with ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies
- Experience working with Fortune 500 companies in technology, healthcare, or finance sectors
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Academy of Foresight)