Job Description
Join our elite foresight team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to shape the future of technology and society. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and craft actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with business strategy to prepare organizations for tomorrow's disruptions.
Based in our San Francisco innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners, academic institutions, and government agencies to anticipate paradigm shifts. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, this is your moment to impact how the world evolves.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify 2026 inflection points
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Produce annual 'Future Horizons' reports with predictive analytics
- Advocate for ethical innovation in emerging tech deployment
- Build and maintain a global network of domain experts and thought leaders
- Translate complex foresight into practical organizational roadmaps
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused whitepapers
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS)