Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc., a leader in innovation consulting, as we shape the future of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role combines analytical rigor with creative vision to guide our clients through 2026's technological and societal shifts. You'll work with Fortune 500 companies in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, leveraging AI-driven analytics and human-centered design to anticipate disruptions before they happen. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and translate insights into client-specific strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market disruptions using predictive modeling tools
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align innovation priorities
- Author high-impact trend reports published in industry journals and media outlets
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and critical thinking
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 clients
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed publications
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight organizations)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful client futures projects