Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries beyond 2025. This pivotal role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our company's decade-long trajectory.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to develop actionable frameworks for navigating complex futures. We offer unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge resources, and the opportunity to influence how humanity adapts to exponential technological change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and geopolitical trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight methodologies across departments
- Author high-impact trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate an organization-wide future-ready mindset
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systemic risk assessment
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects (required)