Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of innovation. We're seeking visionary thinkers who can decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring you to map the future landscape for Fortune 500 clients. You'll work in our cutting-edge San Francisco hub, collaborating with AI researchers, behavioral economists, and sustainability pioneers.
We offer competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a $10k annual innovation stipend. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) to forecast industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026-2035 market evolutions
- Lead client workshops translating future insights into strategic roadmaps
- Produce trend reports published in industry journals and policy briefs
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Advocate for ethical innovation frameworks in board-level presentations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or policy planning
- Published thought leadership on technology's societal impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex futures to C-suite audiences
- Portfolio of future-back innovation projects