Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the next frontier of human progress. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, translating complex futures into competitive advantages. Our award-winning team operates at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech evolution, and climate resilience – where your insights will directly influence trillion-dollar decisions.
We offer unparalleled growth opportunities, flexible remote work options, and a benefits package including equity, wellness stipends, and dedicated innovation time. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your moment to impact the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neurointerfaces, climate engineering) and their business implications through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite clients across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Produce quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports synthesifying signals from academic research, geopolitical shifts, and market data
- Advect innovation strategy through patent development and thought leadership in industry publications
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining external partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight at management consulting or tech innovation firm
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ published trend analyses with measurable business impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP-LE, causal layered analysis)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Flourish) and AI-powered trend platforms
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications