Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop actionable roadmaps for the next decade of technological disruption. Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity and bold thinking, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape global futures.
Located in San Francisco's vibrant tech hub, you'll lead immersive trend-sensing workshops, publish proprietary foresight reports, and interface with Silicon Valley's most disruptive innovators. We provide competitive benefits including equity, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated innovation time. If you're passionate about transforming uncertainty into opportunity, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional foresight initiatives identifying disruptive trends through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating technological evolution
- Produce quarterly trend briefings and predictive analytics for executive decision-making
- Facilitate innovation workshops with C-suite teams to translate foresight into actionable strategy
- Build and maintain relationships with emerging tech pioneers and academic research institutions
- Author thought leadership publications on future of work, AI ethics, and sustainable innovation
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and predictive modeling capabilities
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-forecasting accuracy and strategic impact
- Deep network within Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/DF) preferred
- Experience developing ethical frameworks for disruptive technologies