Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape next-generation business paradigms. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy for Fortune 500 clients navigating the post-2025 landscape.
Work in our state-of-the-art innovation lab in San Francisco, collaborating with quantum computing specialists and AI ethicists. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to develop predictive frameworks for climate tech, neuro-interface applications, and autonomous systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 trend forecasts using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adopting metaverse and quantum technologies
- Lead workshops on human-AI symbiosis and ethical innovation frameworks
- Produce whitepapers on decentralized governance and biotech disruption
- Advocate for sustainable futures in climate-resilient infrastructure planning
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, Causal Mapping)
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socio-technical disruption vectors
- Track record of C-suite advisory in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from Futures School)