Job Description
Join our elite foresight team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and position our organization as the industry's pioneer. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative innovation to transform foresight into actionable strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps that anticipate technological, economic, and societal shifts.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep expertise in trend analysis, and demonstrates exceptional strategic communication skills. This is a rare opportunity to shape tomorrow's business paradigms from our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using quantitative/qualitative analysis
- Identify and decode disruptive technologies, market signals, and socio-political catalysts
- Design scenario-planning models for multi-industry impact assessment
- Deliver executive-level presentations translating foresight into actionable strategy
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist thought leaders and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication abilities
- Track record of developing future-ready strategies implemented at scale
- Deep understanding of emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech)