Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into actionable business strategies. Shape how industries evolve in the next decade while working with world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing to map 2026 industry trajectories
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for organizational adaptation to future disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed futuristic thinking into product roadmaps
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Build predictive models for market shifts and technological inflection points
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning with demonstrated futurist methodology application
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning frameworks
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies' societal impact
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for trend modeling
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Portfolio showcasing future-focused projects with measurable outcomes