Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable futures for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with human-centered design to solve complex global challenges. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub with hybrid flexibility and access to exclusive industry intelligence networks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech paradigms (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts for 2026 market readiness
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients navigating 2026 disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to future-proof organizational resilience
- Author white papers and predictive frameworks published in top-tier industry journals
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-centric solutions in our innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists using Horizon's proprietary foresight methodology
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or emerging technology planning
- Proven track record publishing future-focused research (peer-reviewed preferred)
- Expertise in systems thinking, trend analysis, and scenario planning frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Deep knowledge of 2026 tech trajectories (AGI, climate tech, neurointerfaces)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPC, APF) or equivalent experience