Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric innovation. This role demands a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape industries before they transform. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to develop predictive models, identify emerging paradigms, and position our organization at the vanguard of progress.
We offer an unparalleled environment where your ideas become reality. Our state-of-the-art innovation lab in San Francisco's tech heart provides the perfect incubator for groundbreaking work. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026 market trends across tech, sustainability, and social dynamics
- Design scenario-planning models for global supply chain and workforce evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce quarterly horizon scanning reports identifying disruptive technologies
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-state solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Build and maintain an expert network of futurists and academic thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term vision frameworks
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published author or frequent speaker at global innovation conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful foresight-to-strategy translation