Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll blend analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform market disruptions into competitive advantages. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industries while working with Fortune 500 clients in our cutting-edge San Francisco hub.
We offer comprehensive benefits including equity participation, flexible hybrid work, and a $15,000 annual innovation stipend. Our culture champions intellectual curiosity and rewards paradigm-shifting thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast market opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports and strategic briefs for executive stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Mentor junior strategists in emerging methodologies like predictive analytics and horizon scanning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovations
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience with AI-driven trend prediction tools
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism publications