Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as a 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, guide product roadmaps, and position our portfolio for exponential growth. Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity, innovation, and turning futuristic possibilities into market realities.
Located in San Francisco's vibrant tech ecosystem, you'll work alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and designers to shape the next decade of human progress. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to impact global innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast their 2026 market impact
- Develop strategic frameworks to guide R&D investments and product development roadmaps
- Partner with executive leadership to align organizational strategy with future industry shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce foresight reports and scenario analyses for key stakeholders and investors
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic factors influencing technological adoption
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years experience in futurism, strategic planning, or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Proven ability to translate complex trends into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects or trend analyses
- Experience with futures research methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)