Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. Join our elite team in San Francisco to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade.
This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with strategic execution, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving 2026 ecosystem. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives that transform futuristic insights into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic roadmaps using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Conduct quarterly horizon scans for disruptive technologies and societal megatrends
- Partner with C-suite to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and investment decisions
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Author quarterly futures briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Mentor a team of junior futurists in emerging methodologies and analytical frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing forecasting
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in reputable futures/innovation journals
- Experience leading global teams across 3+ continents
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic trend impacts
- Proficiency in futures research tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning software)