Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future of strategic foresight. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's business paradigms today. This pivotal role demands an unparalleled blend of analytical rigor and creative imagination to navigate emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and societal transformations shaping our post-2025 landscape.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Our award-winning team thrives on intellectual curiosity and groundbreaking innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using quantitative modeling and qualitative scenario planning
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and market disruptors
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce high-impact strategic briefings for board stakeholders on 2026 risk/reward scenarios
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist partners across academia, government, and industry
- Architect adaptive business models resilient to 2026 technological and societal volatility
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping 2026-ready organizational structures
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their 2026 implications
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into executable strategies
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term transformation initiatives
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTR preferred) or equivalent professional credentials
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic foresight implementations