Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, driving breakthrough innovations that redefine industries. This role merges cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring both deep technical expertise and transformative leadership. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to shape the technologies that will define the next decade.
At Horizon Dynamics, we foster a culture of audacious curiosity where your ideas can reshape markets. You'll lead a dedicated team of futurists, data scientists, and industry experts while accessing our $2B innovation fund. This is more than a job – it's your platform to engineer the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop prototype systems for next-generation market solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies with 2026 market impact
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with leading research institutions and venture capital firms
- Mentor futurist talent and develop innovation methodologies for organizational adoption
- Secure and manage R&D budgets exceeding $50M annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology with 8+ years applied research experience
- Proven track record of launching transformative technologies with measurable market impact
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level experience communicating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary R&D teams with $10M+ budgets
- Proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi analysis)
- Portfolio of 3+ commercially deployed innovations