Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap and transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's breakthroughs. This role sits at the intersection of technology, market analysis, and human-centric design, requiring you to anticipate global trends and pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Silicon Valley's most ambitious ventures while shaping industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption and market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-gen products and services
- Analyze emerging tech (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) for commercial viability
- Produce strategic whitepapers for Fortune 500 clients on 2026 workforce evolution
- Build partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and future-focused accelerators
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and climate change impacts
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Published futurist with 50+ citations in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market foresight
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)