Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a visionary Senior Futurist & Strategic Planner to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will reshape industries by 2026. This senior leadership role demands exceptional foresight to develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of tomorrow's economy.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate futuristic insights into tangible business initiatives. Your work will directly influence our R&D investments, market expansion plans, and product development cycles. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and economic forecasting, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop multi-scenario strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to future disruptions
- Produce annual 2026 Future State reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Design and facilitate foresight workshops with cross-functional teams to embed future-thinking into DNA
- Establish strategic partnerships with innovation labs, research institutions, and futurist communities
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Oversee implementation of 2026 strategic initiatives with measurable KPIs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Analytics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in trend forecasting, scenario planning, and disruption analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal megatrends
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic planning (articles, whitepapers, books)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Cross-Impact Matrices)