Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. Join our elite innovation team in San Francisco where tomorrow's breakthroughs are engineered today.
This role demands strategic foresight combined with technical acumen to identify disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable future-state scenarios and drive innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their 2026 market implications
- Develop future-state scenario models for global industry disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on 5-year strategic vision
- Author thought leadership reports on next-gen innovation paradigms
- Identify and evaluate emerging startup partnerships for Horizon Dynamics
- Design strategic roadmaps for sustainable technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (provide case studies)
- Expertise in futures research methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi analysis)
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field