Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we shape the future landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for our global clients. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to anticipate technological disruptions, identify market opportunities, and develop actionable roadmaps for the next decade. Our cutting-edge research lab in downtown San Francisco offers an unparalleled environment to pioneer methodologies that will redefine industries.
As part of our elite Future Intelligence Division, you'll lead high-stakes projects blending AI forecasting, sustainability analytics, and behavioral economics. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for top-tier talent ready to shape tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology, economic, and social trends to develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks
- Design and lead immersive scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models using proprietary AI systems
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions in quantum computing and biotech
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite clients across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership through industry publications
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting long-term strategic planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning techniques
- Proficiency with predictive analytics tools and AI forecasting platforms
- Proven track record of delivering executive-level strategic recommendations
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-suite audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or foresight organizations)