Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc. as our Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution.
About Horizon Dynamics: A global innovation lab pioneering solutions for tomorrow's challenges. We combine AI-driven analytics with human-centric design to create sustainable competitive advantages for Fortune 500 clients.
Why This Role Matters: This pivotal position will directly influence our product roadmap and client engagements, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of technological and societal shifts.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies, cultural shifts, and market disruptions affecting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks incorporating AI, biotech, and climate adaptation trends
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Present trend analyses to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and scenario planning workshops
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused innovation methodologies
- Manage cross-functional teams of researchers, data scientists, and design strategists
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs for trend forecasting
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Mastery of quantitative and qualitative research techniques for forecasting
- Experience presenting to executive audiences across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field required
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend forecasts or strategic frameworks implemented by major organizations