Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Group, a global leader in strategic foresight and innovation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond, transforming emerging trends into actionable strategies that redefine industries. Join our elite team of futurists, technologists, and designers at our San Francisco headquarters.
About the Role: You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to decode technological, societal, and economic shifts through 2026 and beyond. This hybrid role demands both deep analytical rigor and creative storytelling to influence C-suite decisions and product roadmaps.
Why Join Us? Work with Fortune 100 clients, access cutting-edge research labs, and shape how organizations navigate disruption. We offer competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to develop 2026+ strategic scenarios
- Lead client workshops on disruption forecasting and innovation roadmapping
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive presentations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate future insights into product development
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Develop proprietary foresight frameworks and methodologies
- Advise executive leadership on long-term strategic pivots
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing 2025+ scenario planning methodologies
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (AI, AR/VR, quantum, etc.)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills with executive audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizations
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation publications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight implementations