Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives for our 2026 roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to anticipate technological disruptions and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable future scenarios that drive our next-generation product development. Our San Francisco headquarters offers an unparalleled environment for breakthrough thinking, with competitive benefits and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and socio-economic trends to forecast industry shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for high-stakes strategic decisions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product roadmaps
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain an innovation ecosystem of industry experts and thought leaders
- Quantify future market opportunities through data modeling and predictive analytics
- Drive adoption of foresight methodologies across R&D and product teams
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Strong presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains