Job Description
Join our elite team shaping tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting innovation. This pivotal role demands exceptional foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions, transforming them into actionable strategies that position our organization at the forefront of progress.
As the 2026 Vision Lead, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to develop predictive frameworks and scenario-planning models. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives across emerging technologies including AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and bio-integrated systems.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses a proven track record of influencing high-stakes decisions. This hybrid role offers unparalleled opportunities to impact industries while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain predictive frameworks for technological and societal evolution through 2030
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams to identify opportunities and threats
- Produce high-impact strategic briefs and trend reports for board-level decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D centers for cutting-edge insights
- Architect innovation pipelines aligned with long-term market trajectories
- Present foresight findings to investors and key stakeholders through compelling visualizations
- Mentor junior futurists and cross-functional teams on strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, biotech, quantum computing, or Web3
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in industry journals or major media outlets
- Experience advising Fortune 500 or global enterprise leadership
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., APF, WFS) strongly preferred