Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a forward-thinking Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and develop strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to shape our clients' competitive landscapes in an era of unprecedented change.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 leaders to navigate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global industry forums
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and domain experts
- Integrate futures thinking into product development lifecycles for emerging tech clients
- Advise C-suite executives on risk mitigation and opportunity capture in volatile markets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI, and climate tech
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex futures narratives to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or client transformation projects
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or University of Oxford)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategic positioning