Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as our 2026 Futurist, where you'll architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, forecast disruptive trends, and shape our 5-year innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership, requiring you to bridge quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech to transform industries.
Our dynamic team operates at the intersection of technology and human potential, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence global tech policy and commercialize breakthrough innovations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art innovation lab, with resources dedicated to patenting 50+ emerging technologies annually.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, AI, and biotech convergence to identify market opportunities for 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen consumer technologies
- Author annual 'State of the Future' report read by global policymakers
- Secure $10M+ in R&D funding through government and private partnerships
- Mentor junior futurists in ethical innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends with 90%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight frameworks
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on emerging technologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, AGI safety, and climate tech
- Experience securing federal innovation grants and commercializing IP
- Certified Futurist (CF) designation preferred