Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, positioning you at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human evolution. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art Embarcadero campus, where your insights will directly shape industries from quantum computing to climate resilience.
What you'll impact:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying paradigm shifts through 2028
- Develop proprietary predictive models for market disruption
- Collaborate with C-suite on billion-dollar innovation pipelines
- Present at Davos-level forums as our voice on future-facing solutions
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (AI, biotech, quantum computing) to identify commercial opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market conditions
- Design cross-industry roadmaps for sustainable technological adoption
- Lead workshops with Fortune 500 executives on future-proofing strategies
- Produce white papers cited by World Economic Forum and MIT Technology Review
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with measurable ROI targets
- Mentor PhD fellows in our Future Studies incubator program
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 100 exposure
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience with computational forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and climate-tech intersections
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on multi-billion dollar decisions