Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team in San Francisco where you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to transform them into groundbreaking opportunities. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
As a thought leader in our Strategy division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to develop future-ready frameworks. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives across our portfolio of disruptive ventures.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on future business models
- Identify and evaluate emerging investment opportunities in frontier technologies
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content for industry forums
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into development lifecycles
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and innovation catalysts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent field
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities for complex concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and trend mapping tools
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred