Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and shape the future of global industries. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive strategy, placing you at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human progress.
Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources for transforming foresight into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the nexus of AI, biotech, and climate solutions while navigating ambiguity with precision, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data from 2026+ tech trajectories (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI ethics)
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing 2030 disruption
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author whitepapers on emerging regulatory paradigms and their market implications
- Design foresight methodologies using proprietary Horizon Dynamics algorithms
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and predictive modeling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published work on 2025+ technological convergence (IEEE/Futurist Institute citations)
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial roadmaps
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling