Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and lead our strategic roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, sustainability, and human-machine interfaces. If you thrive at the nexus of tomorrow's possibilities and today's execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and societal trends through 2030
- Develop quantitative future-state models and scenario-planning frameworks
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing into development lifecycles
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities
- Establish cross-functional futurist councils across global R&D centers
- Author annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for industry stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurist or tech publications
- Experience with scenario planning and predictive modeling frameworks
- Strong network with global innovation ecosystems and research institutions
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFTE, APF) preferred