Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, shaping how businesses navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. This role combines deep foresight with executive-level influence to position our clients at the forefront of progress. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, design next-generation frameworks, and publish groundbreaking research that defines the next decade of industry evolution. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and disruptive thinking—your insights will directly impact trillions in market value.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor, we offer unparalleled resources including a quantum computing lab, neurotech research facilities, and partnerships with MIT and Stanford. This is more than a job—it's your platform to rewrite the rules of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Reports' identifying disruptive technologies and market inflection points
- Design strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable roadmaps
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums (Davos, Web Summit)
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio funding breakthrough technologies aligned with 2026 projections
- Mentor a team of 12 futurist analysts and data scientists using proprietary predictive modeling tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record of published research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level consulting experience with Fortune 500 companies in technology or finance sectors
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of ethical implications and regulatory landscapes for 2026 technologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to distill complex concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis) and data visualization platforms