Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics, where we're building the next generation of human-centric technology. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect solutions that redefine industries. Join our elite team of innovators in San Francisco, where your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, policy frameworks, and global tech standards.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, offering unparalleled impact at the intersection of technology, society, and human potential. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's possible, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze 2026 technology landscapes (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, sustainable AI) for strategic opportunities
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for next-gen products and services
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-vision execution
- Author white papers and thought leadership for industry conferences
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-concept solutions
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring future-readiness across verticals
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Deep expertise in 2+ future-critical domains (e.g., biotech, climate tech, neural networks)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Publication record in futurism or technology forecasting (journal/articles)
- Masters degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-concept implementations
- Exceptional storytelling skills for executive audiences