Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead and architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to decode emerging trends, redefine industry paradigms, and shape our 2026 roadmap. This senior role demands radical foresight and the ability to transform abstract concepts into actionable blueprints. Work alongside world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where we're building the future of human-machine collaboration.
As a cornerstone of our strategy division, you'll influence product development, market positioning, and long-term enterprise evolution. We offer unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge resources, and a culture that celebrates intellectual courage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts affecting 2026 landscape
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise-wide innovation initiatives
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align 2026 product roadmaps with future market demands
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for high-stakes business decisions
- Author thought leadership publications and presentations at global innovation forums
- Manage cross-functional teams executing futuristic pilot programs
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic impact and adaptability
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech convergence
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex socio-technical ecosystems
- Published thought leader in futurism or adjacent discipline (e.g., MIT Sloan, HBR)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on paradigm-shifting transformations