Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and guide organizations through transformative shifts. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate disruptions and design resilient futures.
Why You'll Love Working With Us: Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity, embraces calculated experimentation, and empowers you to shape industries through data-driven foresight. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt startups, and Fortune 500 leaders in our state-of-the-art innovation hub overlooking the Bay.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ technological and societal shifts using AI-driven trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce executive-ready reports on emerging risks and opportunities in Web3, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Build scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across healthcare, finance, and energy sectors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen methodologies
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership through whitepapers and conference keynotes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record developing predictive models for complex global systems (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, cross-impact matrices)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional data visualization skills with proficiency in tools like Tableau or D3.js
- Credibility with executive audiences through published thought leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations with measurable ROI