Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for the next decade. Join our elite innovation lab where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to transform speculative futures into tangible realities.
This hybrid role combines strategic foresight with hands-on prototyping. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing next-generation frameworks for AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, rapid iteration, and boundary-pushing innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across biotech, AI, and space sectors
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives
- Prototype future-state solutions using low/no-code platforms
- Author white papers on societal implications of disruptive tech
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies
- Secure patents for breakthrough innovation frameworks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- 5+ years in strategic innovation or consulting
- Portfolio of published foresight work (books, journals, patents)
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Experience with quantum computing or synthetic biology
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts to stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) preferred
- Published author or frequent conference speaker