Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Senior Futurist Analyst and help shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary professionals to decode emerging trends, develop strategic foresight frameworks, and guide our R&D initiatives into tomorrow's frontier. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level consulting to transform foresight into actionable business strategy.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. You'll present findings at high-stakes summits and publish thought leadership that influences industry-wide adoption of next-generation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year foresight projects identifying disruptive technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Develop scenario planning models for geopolitical, economic, and technological convergence points
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for Fortune 500 clients on emerging market disruptors
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight into product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Build and maintain a global network of domain experts across academia, startups, and Fortune 100 R&D
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at leading innovation conferences
- Quantify market readiness timelines for breakthrough technologies in 5 verticals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, technology forecasting, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts with documented case studies
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and executive communication skills
- Portfolio published in peer-reviewed foresight journals or industry publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment (e.g., CFS, CTA)