Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity and turns uncertainty into opportunity.
About Horizon Dynamics: We're a Silicon Valley-based innovation lab partnering with Fortune 500 companies to navigate exponential change. Our team of futurists, data scientists, and designers create bespoke future scenarios that drive billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech, quantum computing) to forecast 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product roadmaps and R&D priorities
- Author thought leadership reports and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Build and maintain a proprietary trend-sensing network with academic institutions and think tanks
- Collaborate with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into development cycles
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years applying trend analysis in corporate strategy, consulting, or R&D environments
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven track record of developing scenario-planning tools for executive decision-making
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable impact
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or AC/FS)