Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape today as our Futurist Innovation Lead at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary strategist to map emerging technological and societal shifts through 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team in San Francisco, where you'll translate foresight into actionable innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role combines deep research with executive advisory capabilities, requiring both analytical rigor and creative brilliance.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify disruptive trends, develop scenario-planning models, and guide C-suite executives through complex future transitions. This is a rare opportunity to influence how organizations prepare for the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for technological convergence (AI, biotech, quantum computing) through 2026
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning models for C-suite clients
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Translate foresight into actionable business strategies and roadmaps
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and emerging research
- Advise leadership on systemic risks and opportunities in future markets
- Present future outlooks at industry conferences and executive forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on emerging technologies or societal megatrends
- Experience with scenario planning tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, or quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating applied futurism projects
- Proficiency in data visualization and trend-mapping software