Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics' prestigious 2026 Innovation Lab as we redefine tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead cross-disciplinary research in emerging technologies, sustainable futures, and societal transformation. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape cutting-edge strategies while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech epicenter provides an incubator for revolutionary ideas that will define the next decade.
Why Join Us? • Pioneering work in quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate resilience • Competitive equity packages and unlimited PTO • Direct access to $50M R&D budget • Weekly innovation sprints with global thought leaders
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026-2030 technological disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Direct cross-functional teams in prototyping future-ready solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and investors
- Author thought leadership pieces for MIT Technology Review and similar platforms
- Curate annual 'FutureForward' summit featuring 200+ industry pioneers
- Manage $2M annual innovation grant portfolio for experimental projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Proven track record of implementing future-back strategies
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Experience with scenario planning tools like GIGA or Scenariio
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin preferred for global collaboration