Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's technological and societal paradigms. Shape how businesses navigate exponential change while pioneering solutions for quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and sustainable ecosystems. This role merges foresight with execution, transforming future scenarios into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
As a key architect of our 2026 Vision Initiative, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policymakers. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity, ethical innovation, and disruptive thinking. Enjoy unparalleled autonomy in a state-of-the-art laboratory overlooking the Bay, with resources to prototype your boldest ideas.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological convergence (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-state solutions
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' industry forecast report
- Advocate ethical innovation frameworks for emerging technologies
- Partner with UN agencies on sustainable development goals
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our incubation program
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published work on exponential technology trends (2020-2025)
- Expertise in scenario planning and system dynamics modeling
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-state implementations
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin for global stakeholder engagement
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and circular economy principles