Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Strategic Futurist. Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of predictive innovation, where you'll architect blueprints for industries evolving in the next decade. This premium role demands visionary thinkers who can decode emerging technologies and societal shifts to build resilient future-proof systems. Work in our cutting-edge San Francisco hub alongside world-class futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors. We offer unparalleled autonomy, competitive equity packages, and the opportunity to influence how humanity navigates the 2026 paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026 market landscapes across tech, energy, and healthcare sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and systemic risks
- Analyze quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence impacts on business models
- Design scenario-planning models for climate adaptation and resource scarcity challenges
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing strategies into organizational DNA
- Publish white papers and thought leadership on 2026 technology adoption curves
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting technology trends with 95%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional systems thinking and probabilistic modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Experience with scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi, Cross-Impact)