Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics seeks a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. Join our elite innovation team in San Francisco, where we're redefining human potential through exponential technologies. This pivotal role demands a blend of deep technological foresight, strategic business acumen, and transformative leadership to guide our organization through the next paradigm shift.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term sustainability initiatives. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global thought leaders while enjoying comprehensive benefits including equity, wellness stipends, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework encompassing AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable systems
- Lead cross-functional strategic workshops to identify emerging opportunities and disruptive threats across global markets
- Produce high-impact scenario analyses and trend reports for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government bodies, and innovation ecosystems
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies to capture weak signals of transformational change
- Mentor next-generation futurists and cultivate an organization-wide culture of anticipatory intelligence
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative/qualitative field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite technology leadership
- Proven track record of successfully predicting and commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems modeling methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented strategic initiatives
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis, horizon scanning)