Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics seeks a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential growth to decode emerging trends and build transformative solutions that will redefine industries. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership, offering unparalleled impact in the heart of Silicon Valley.
About Horizon Dynamics: We're a preeminent innovation lab pioneering next-generation technologies for Fortune 500 clients, with a 95% client retention rate and $2B+ in delivered value since 2018.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological and societal disruptions using AI-driven trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategy
- Author quarterly 'Future Horizons' reports with 85%+ accuracy benchmark
- Architect innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence
- Manage $5M+ annual R&D portfolio for 2026-vetted projects
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary 'Pattern Recognition Matrix' methodology
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology policy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and exponential technology assessment
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Future Studies Review)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi Method, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience with quantum computing or synthetic biology research ecosystems
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from APF or equivalent