Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine the future from our San Francisco headquarters. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. This role blends predictive analytics, trend synthesis, and cross-industry innovation to shape our R&D roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and lead global think tanks while driving paradigm-shifting initiatives in AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable tech. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to impact the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology foresight frameworks using predictive modeling and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing data from quantum computing, neurotech, and climate science domains
- Produce actionable strategic briefs for executive stakeholders on emerging disruption vectors
- Partner with R&D teams to validate future-viability of experimental technologies
- Represent company at global innovation summits and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Author industry-shaping whitepapers on 2026 societal transformation pathways
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or advanced R&D leadership
- Proven track record publishing trend reports with measurable industry impact
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and probabilistic forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative construction capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CET, WFS)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of future-shaping project delivery