Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead and shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to develop forward-looking frameworks that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to build actionable roadmaps for our global clients. Collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to transform foresight into competitive advantage. This hybrid position offers unparalleled influence in shaping the future landscape while working from our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, World Economic Forum, and academic institutions
- Mentor a team of futurists while maintaining thought leadership through keynotes and whitepapers
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready business models and customer experiences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or technology innovation leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic frameworks for 2025+ horizons
- Expertise in systemic analysis of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, clean energy)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar tier-1 platforms
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences in Fortune 500 settings