Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of innovation, where you'll architect transformative strategies for emerging technologies and societal shifts. This visionary role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as a leader in the next paradigm of human progress.
Located in San Francisco's vibrant tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to decode future trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and pioneer solutions that redefine industries. If you're passionate about turning speculative futures into actionable plans, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications through 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational resilience and growth
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Identify and evaluate disruptive market opportunities across global ecosystems
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with futures focus
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Demonstrated experience translating future insights into executable strategies
- Exceptional communication skills for C-suite presentations and stakeholder alignment