Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our lead Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary talent to map technological and societal trajectories for 2026 and beyond. Join an elite team of innovators at Horizon Dynamics, where we decode future disruptions before they happen. This pivotal role demands radical imagination combined with data-driven precision to position our clients at the vanguard of progress.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global thought leaders. Your work will directly influence trillions in market capitalization across AI, biotech, and quantum computing sectors. This isn't just forecasting—it's active creation of preferred futures.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology impact frameworks using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Produce executive-grade strategic briefings for C-suite clients on emerging megatrends
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D teams to future-proof product roadmaps
- Establish early-warning systems for paradigm shifts in AI ethics and regulatory landscapes
- Curate exclusive foresight summits connecting Fortune 500 leaders with academic pioneers
- Design immersive future-state simulations for board-level decision acceleration
- Author breakthrough white papers on 2026 workforce transformation and human-AI symbiosis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or equivalent futurist practice
- Proven track record of modeling exponential technology impacts (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Mastery of horizon scanning methodologies and Delphi techniques
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Future Studies, Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell's Two Loops, Schwartz's Six Elements)
- Deep familiarity with 2026-specific disruptors: AGI tipping points, neurotech adoption, climate tipping points