Job Description
Step into the future at Horizon Dynamics, where innovation meets impact. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. Join our elite team in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem and shape how industries evolve in the coming years.
As a pioneer in emerging technologies, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode trends, anticipate disruptions, and position our portfolio at the forefront of progress. Your strategic foresight will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure.
We offer more than a job—we offer a mission. With unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that rewards bold thinking, you'll have the platform to transform abstract concepts into tangible realities. Ready to redefine what's possible?
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating exponential technologies into enterprise operations
- Conduct scenario planning workshops for C-level executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Author forward-looking whitepapers that position Horizon as a thought leader
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Build and nurture a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Quantify ROI of future-focused initiatives using predictive modeling tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience managing high-stakes innovation portfolios with $10M+ budgets