Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to architect tomorrow's reality today. As a 2026 Futurist, you'll decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and pioneer solutions for industries at the inflection point of transformation. This role merges foresight with execution, requiring you to bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
We seek a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to design 5-year roadmaps, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and cultivate partnerships with research institutions shaping 2026's technological frontier.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain predictive models for technology adoption across 15+ industries through 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum computing, biotech, and AI research pioneers
- Author white papers and thought leadership frameworks on emerging technology ethics
- Design innovation incubation programs for next-generation workforce skills
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting 2026 technology landscapes
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and investors quarterly
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology R&D leadership
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI development trajectories
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across global markets
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into executable business strategy
- Certification in Foresight Practitioner or equivalent preferred