Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations. This pivotal role shapes our 5-year roadmap, ensuring we stay ahead of disruption while driving sustainable innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
At Horizon Dynamics, we thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential. Our San Francisco hub offers an unparalleled environment to work with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global thought leaders. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's reality today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to identify strategic opportunities for 2026+
- Develop and implement scenario-planning frameworks for emerging markets and disruptive technologies
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Present strategic foresight to executive leadership and external stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Build and maintain a network of industry experts, academic researchers, and innovation partners
- Quantify future market potential through data modeling and predictive analytics
- Drive organizational culture shifts to embed future-readiness into daily operations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into executive narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives or published research