Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead and architect the future of business innovation. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and position our organization at the forefront of the 2026 technological landscape. This role merges data-driven foresight with creative problem-solving to transform uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Based in our San Francisco headquarters, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable 5-year roadmaps that anticipate quantum computing impacts, AI ethics regulations, and sustainable tech revolutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define tomorrow's business paradigms today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual Horizon Scanning Reports identifying disruptive trends affecting 2026 markets
- Design strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Establish ethical frameworks for emerging technologies in compliance with 2026 regulatory forecasts
- Present executive briefings to board members on future-proofing strategies
- Manage global trend intelligence networks across 12 emerging markets
- Author whitepapers positioning Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 thought leader
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite advisory
- Expertise in emerging technology forecasting (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Proven track record of disruptive market analysis with measurable business impact
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or Technology Strategy
- Published industry foresight publications or patents
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies for volatile markets
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Trend Analysis (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Deep understanding of sustainable tech transitions and ESG 2026 imperatives