Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of business strategy. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to pioneer data-driven foresight and innovation roadmapping. This pivotal role will shape how organizations navigate technological disruption, market evolution, and global megatrends leading into 2026. Collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop transformative frameworks that turn future uncertainty into competitive advantage. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, blending cutting-edge AI analytics with human-centered design thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight initiatives targeting 2026 market landscapes
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) and their commercial implications
- Create scenario-planning models for geopolitical and economic volatility through 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-readiness strategies
- Produce executive-grade reports and visualizations translating foresight into actionable insights
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions for 2026 adoption
- Establish industry thought leadership through whitepapers and keynote presentations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or corporate innovation leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Mastery of AI/ML forecasting tools and data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences across global markets
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or long-term strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or similar professional designation preferred