Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and guide our innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible business advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry discourse. Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge R&D with real-world impact, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to map potential futures for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Design strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption across enterprise operations
- Author executive briefings and white papers on disruptive technologies
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-vision into development pipelines
- Establish global networks with academic, governmental, and industry futurists
- Present findings to stakeholders including investors and board members
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI governance, or climate tech
- Exceptional facilitation skills for multi-stakeholder scenario planning
- Portfolio demonstrating future-vision projects with measurable outcomes
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)