Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends, map technological disruption, and shape our 2026 business roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into competitive advantage. Work alongside C-suite executives and global research teams in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning initiatives for 2026 market landscapes
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Present actionable insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Author quarterly trend briefs and disruption impact assessments
- Curate an internal futures intelligence network across 12 global offices
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype 2026 product ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech research
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and causal layered analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on disruptive technology
- Certificate in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic drivers of change