Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and architect our next-generation business strategy. This role demands an insatiable curiosity for technological, societal, and economic shifts that will redefine industries by 2026.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a Silicon Valley-based innovation lab where your ideas become market-shaping reality. With 87% of our R&D projects achieving commercialization within 18 months, you'll directly impact how the world experiences 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and quantify disruptive forces affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption, AI ethics regulations, and climate-resilient supply chains
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed 2026-ready strategies into quarterly roadmaps
- Present trend forecasts to Fortune 500 clients through immersive future-state simulations
- Author '2026 Vision Reports' distributed to 500+ industry stakeholders
- Mentor cross-functional teams in anticipatory intelligence methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Published thought leadership on 2025-2030 technology trends (peer-reviewed journals preferred)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency with AI-powered forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Track record of influencing C-level decisions with future-oriented insights
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic implementations