Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future of business strategy for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and socio-economic shifts that will redefine industries. This role blends data science, strategic foresight, and innovation leadership to guide C-suite decisions and shape our 2026 roadmap.
Why This Role Matters: As businesses accelerate toward 2026, the ability to anticipate paradigm shifts is no longer optional—it's existential. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify inflection points, develop scenario-based strategies, and embed foresight into organizational DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2026 strategic foresight initiatives through trend analysis, horizon scanning, and scenario modeling
- Develop actionable frameworks for C-suite clients to navigate disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Author high-impact white papers and predictive briefs on socio-economic shifts affecting 2026 markets
- Facilitate executive workshops and innovation sprints to co-create future-proof strategies
- Build and maintain a proprietary foresight database with AI-driven trend forecasting
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Represent the firm at global forums (World Economic Forum, Techonomy) as a 2026 thought leader
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in trend forecasting and scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their societal implications post-2025
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier business/tech publications (Harvard Business Review, MIT Tech Review)
- Fluency in foresight tools (Palantir, Trendalyzer) and data visualization platforms