Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy to redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping corporate futures while working with Fortune 500 leaders in our cutting-edge San Francisco headquarters.
Why This Role Matters: As humanity accelerates toward 2026, organizations need foresight pioneers who can navigate exponential change. You'll become the architect of our innovation roadmap, ensuring our clients thrive in the next decade's disruptive landscape.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze technological, social, and economic trends shaping 2026-2030 landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Author high-impact trend reports and whitepapers published in industry journals
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready thinking into organizational DNA
- Identify disruptive opportunities and threats across 15+ global industries
- Mentor junior futurists and build our next-generation foresight framework
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years forecasting experience with proven impact in tech/biotech sectors
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful trend-to-strategy translations
- Ability to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives