Job Description
Shape the future as Horizon Dynamics' lead 2026 Futurist. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for our global clients. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation to build actionable roadmaps for the next decade.
Why join us? Work with Fortune 500 leaders in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, with unparalleled resources for research and prototyping. Enjoy competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at premier industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build proprietary research methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, R&D, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI ethics, synthetic biology, space tech, etc.)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi methods, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills