Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of business paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, guiding our organization through unprecedented technological and societal shifts.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, your foresight will shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and innovation ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology disruptions while maintaining ethical frameworks.
What We Offer: Competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated R&D resources. Our downtown SF campus features immersive tech labs and quarterly futures symposiums with global thought leaders.
Responsibilities
- Analyze convergence of AI, IoT, and climate technologies to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping technological adoption timelines
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with predictive modeling insights
- Advantage emerging regulations and geopolitical shifts affecting tech ecosystems
- Collaborate with R&D to translate foresight into prototype roadmaps
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Published thought leadership on 2025-2030 technological disruptions
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on innovation strategy
- Deep understanding of ethical AI and sustainable tech principles
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful foresight implementations