Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect the next wave of technological and societal transformations. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design forward-looking roadmaps, and influence high-stakes decisions across our global enterprise. Your insights will directly shape our product evolution, market positioning, and investment strategies for the post-2025 landscape.
Located in San Francisco's vibrant tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and industry disruptors. We offer unparalleled autonomy to explore bold ideas, backed by a culture that embraces calculated risk-taking and intellectual curiosity. This is your chance to leave an indelible mark on how humanity navigates the 2020s and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Scan horizon for emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socioeconomic indicators impacting 2026+ landscape
- Develop scenario-planning models to quantify risks/opportunities in quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate resilience
- Produce strategic foresight reports for executive board and investor committees
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Establish KPI frameworks to track predictive accuracy of trend forecasts
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and policy summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven track record of modeling complex systems with probabilistic outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning tools
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, AI governance, or climate tech trends
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate technical insights into actionable narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or patented future-oriented solutions