Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to lead our next-generation innovation initiatives. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving technological and societal shifts of 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, design future-ready ecosystems, and pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a Silicon Valley trailblaster with 15+ years of disrupting industries through strategic innovation. Our award-winning culture thrives on curiosity, agility, and boundary-pushing creativity. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual innovation stipend.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026-forward strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging trends and disruption vectors
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical, climate, and tech convergence scenarios
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Partner with R&D to commercialize future-state prototypes within 18-month cycles
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (Horizon Scanning, Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-state commercialization successes
- Strong network with futurist communities (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)