Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of tomorrow as our lead 2026 Futurist. Join an elite team of visionaries architecting breakthrough solutions for the post-2025 digital frontier. We seek a strategic innovator to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and position our organization at the vanguard of the next technological paradigm shift.
At Horizon Dynamics, we're not just adapting to the future – we're actively creating it. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining how humanity will interact with technology in the pivotal year of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption forecasts across AI, quantum computing, and bio-digital interfaces
- Lead strategic planning workshops for C-suite executives on future-proofing organizational infrastructure
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' white papers establishing industry benchmarks
- Manage cross-functional innovation labs prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for emerging technology validation
- Present future scenarios to global stakeholders at industry summits and policy forums
- Drive R&D investment allocation based on 2026 technological inflection points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with proven impact on future-oriented initiatives
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, neurotech, or decentralized systems)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech publications (MIT Tech Review, Wired, etc.)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on digital transformation horizons
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or equivalent field
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating technology roadmaps implemented with measurable ROI