Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our innovation pipeline.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based roadmaps, and translate complex technological and societal shifts into actionable business opportunities. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable futures.
Located in San Francisco's innovation hub, you'll lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions while influencing our $2B R&D roadmap. This is your chance to shape the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/socioeconomic trends and develop 2026+ impact scenarios
- Architect innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Translate future insights into product development and investment strategies
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and industry whitepapers
- Mentor cross-functional teams on future-proofing methodologies
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive disruption vectors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological convergence
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning frameworks
- Strong stakeholder management across C-suite and technical teams
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis to strategy translation
- Deep understanding of global sustainability and ethical tech governance