Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative pathways for 2026 and beyond. As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape groundbreaking solutions. This is your opportunity to lead strategic foresight initiatives that redefine industries and position our organization as the undisputed pioneer in the next technological revolution.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district, you'll collaborate with elite cross-functional teams, engage with global thought leaders, and influence decisions that will shape the next decade. If you possess an insatiable curiosity about the future and the strategic acumen to turn foresight into action, we invite you to become the architect of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and societal patterns to develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Develop quantitative models predicting market disruption timelines and adoption curves
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members with compelling data narratives
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership content and white papers on emerging paradigms
- Oversee implementation of pilot programs testing futuristic concepts in controlled environments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills for complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (journal articles, books)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight organizations)