Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the future of technology and human progress. This pivotal role requires an exceptional blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across our Silicon Valley headquarters, influencing strategic decisions that will shape the next decade of technological advancement.
What you'll achieve: Lead horizon scanning initiatives, develop predictive models for 2026 technology landscapes, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. Your insights will directly impact product development, investment priorities, and innovation frameworks across our global enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal trends relevant to 2026
- Develop and maintain predictive models for future market disruptions and technological inflection points
- Create scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives to prepare for 2026 business environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align strategic initiatives with future opportunities
- Produce high-impact strategic reports and presentations for board-level stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to enhance foresight capabilities
- Mentor innovation teams on future-oriented methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (e.g., from University of Houston or Oxford)