Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect the next decade of technological disruption and human-machine evolution. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to guide our R&D roadmap toward 2026's breakthrough paradigms.
As the steward of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and sustainable energy architects to develop actionable frameworks for emerging technologies. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategy, and talent acquisition across our global ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and quantum computing convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for disruptive market shifts and regulatory landscapes
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring progress toward 2026 sustainability and human augmentation goals
- Advise C-suite on emerging tech risks and opportunities across 5-year horizons
- Pioneer cross-disciplinary innovation labs with MIT, Stanford, and ETH Zurich partners
- Author annual 'State of 2026' reports for industry and policy stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership with proven 5+ year foresight impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Experience modeling complex socio-technical systems using scenario planning tools
- Portfolio demonstrating successful prediction of market-defining technologies
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., Millennium Project, WFS)