Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative strategies, and guide our innovation roadmap through 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with strategic execution to position our company at the vanguard of industry evolution.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts and commercialize breakthrough opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and market disruptions impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech convergence scenarios
- Design innovation frameworks for rapid prototyping and validation of futuristic concepts
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive leadership and investor stakeholders
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs with Fortune 500 partners and academic institutions
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and scenario planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology adoption curves
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (journal articles, books)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (Horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)