Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect 2026-ready business paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage data-driven foresight to guide C-suite decisions, transforming uncertainty into competitive advantage. Our cutting-edge research division partners with Fortune 500 innovators to shape next-generation industries.
Located in our state-of-the-art San Francisco Innovation Hub, this position offers unparalleled exposure to quantum computing, biotech convergence, and climate-tech breakthroughs. You'll lead cross-functional teams in scenario planning workshops, deliver executive briefings at global forums, and publish seminal white papers that redefine industry trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions using AI-powered trend analysis
- Architect strategic roadmaps for clients navigating post-quantum commercialization
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Produce annual 'Futurescape' reports with actionable 3-year strategic frameworks
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced horizon scanning methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams on prototyping 2026-ready business models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic consulting or corporate futurism
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in trend mapping tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, GigaOm)
- Experience delivering executive-level scenario planning workshops
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3-5 year strategic foresight projects