Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable strategy. Join our elite innovation team in San Francisco to pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges today. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative thinking to position our company at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends, disruptive technologies, and socio-economic shifts through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop strategic roadmaps and innovation frameworks to guide R&D investments and product development
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-focused thinking into organizational DNA
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype solutions for emerging market opportunities
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and scenario-planning models for stakeholders
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, speaking engagements, and industry forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism role with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM, CFP) preferred