Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This high-impact role combines cutting-edge foresight methodologies with actionable business strategy, transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantage. Work alongside industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your insights will shape global tech trends and drive multi-billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 future scenarios using predictive analytics and trend mapping
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Author high-impact white papers and thought leadership on emerging tech paradigms
- Partner with C-suite executives to align organizational capabilities with future market shifts
- Design and maintain proprietary foresight frameworks using AI-driven simulation tools
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and policy summits
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of anticipatory intelligence
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist practice
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused initiatives with measurable ROI
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executive stakeholders
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from ACFC or Foresight Practitioner)
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future strategies