Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Senior Futurist to architect the future landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary thinkers to dissect emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and shape strategic roadmaps for global enterprises. This role demands intellectual curiosity, data-driven foresight, and the ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, finance, and sustainability sectors to pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Our San Francisco hub offers cutting-edge resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates bold innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop quantitative/qualitative future scenarios using AI-driven forecasting models
- Design strategic frameworks for clients navigating exponential change
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Build cross-industry partnerships to validate future-state hypotheses
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging megatrends
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and exponential technologies
- Proficiency with forecasting tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Published research on AI, climate tech, or biotechnology implications
- Experience with agile futures methodologies and design thinking