Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to transform disruptive possibilities into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to build actionable roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AGI, neurotech) and translate insights into 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast societal impacts of disruptive innovations
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and market volatility
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready capabilities into current offerings
- Present trend analyses and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026+ technology horizons
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Delphi methods, horizon scanning, and scenario modeling
- Published work on technology's societal impact (white papers, journals, books)
- Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical executives
- Experience with emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI alignment)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (e.g., from University of Houston)