Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how businesses navigate tomorrow's technological and societal shifts. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite leaders across Fortune 500 companies to develop resilience frameworks, while publishing thought leadership that defines industry standards. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, and want to directly influence how the world adapts to 2026's challenges, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly 2026 trend briefings for executive stakeholders
- Lead scenario-planning workshops on AI ethics, climate adaptation, and biotech disruption
- Design organizational resilience frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate foresight into R&D pipelines
- Present at global innovation summits on future-of-work implications
- Build proprietary forecasting models using advanced data analytics
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodology and critical analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published portfolio in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Future Studies Quarterly)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi method, and cross-impact matrices
- Experience with AI/ML tools for predictive modeling (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Proven track record advising C-suite on transformational change
- Deep understanding of global megatrends affecting 2026 landscapes