Job Description
Shape the future as a visionary Senior Futurist at Horizon Dynamics Group, where we decode emerging trends to redefine tomorrow's landscape. Join our elite team of strategic innovators in the heart of San Francisco's tech epicenter. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking architect who can anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market evolutions beyond 2025. We're seeking a trailblazer to translate foresight into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, leveraging data-driven methodologies to illuminate pathways for sustainable growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across diverse industries, delivering transformative insights that position organizations as future-proof leaders.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 10-year horizon scans identifying disruptive technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socioeconomic transformations
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops for executive stakeholders to align on future scenarios
- Produce evidence-based trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks for client decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state business models and value propositions
- Establish quantitative forecasting models using AI-driven analytics and predictive intelligence
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging paradigms in technology and human evolution
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic consulting, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 client exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal impact
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex foresight into executive-level narratives
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight academy)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-focused research or scenario-planning projects
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams in high-stakes innovation environments