Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of 2026. We seek a Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and drive transformative innovation for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape tomorrow's industries today. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with AI pioneers and sustainability experts to build actionable roadmaps for the next frontier of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead innovation sprints with engineering and design teams to prototype future solutions
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at industry summits
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
- Quantify ROI for futuristic initiatives using predictive analytics
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify disruptive startups
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology convergence
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with generative AI and quantum computing applications
- Track record of implementing future-forward strategies in Fortune 100 companies
- Strong data visualization skills with Tableau/Power BI
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)