Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect tomorrow's solutions today. Join our elite innovation team in San Francisco, where we decode emerging trends and build transformative roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our clients at the vanguard of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, bio-innovation) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global enterprises navigating post-2025 transitions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready strategies
- Produce high-impact foresight reports with actionable recommendations for C-suite executives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 adoption curves
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic shifts affecting long-term tech roadmaps
- Present strategic insights at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven track record developing scenario-planning methodologies for Fortune 500 clients
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with visualization tools (Tableau, Flourish)
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ published foresight frameworks adopted by industry leaders