Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and guide our global clients through unprecedented transformations. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation in our cutting-edge San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026, analyzing technological, social, and economic disruptions
- Develop future scenarios and roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and sustainability
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and board members through compelling narratives
- Build and lead a global network of futurists and industry thought leaders
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces published in top-tier publications
- Drive innovation workshops and scenario-planning sessions with client leadership teams
- Monitor horizon scanning data from 200+ global trend sources
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Proven track record of predicting and commercializing emerging trends
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Deep knowledge of AI, quantum computing, climate tech, or biotech trajectories
- Published author or speaker at global innovation conferences
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)