Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics' lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, designing blueprints for our next-generation ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech integration, and sustainable urban planning, requiring you to translate complex foresight into actionable business strategy.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate the 2026 technological landscape, ensuring our innovations align with human values and regulatory frameworks. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ R&D initiatives while mentoring cross-functional teams in future-proof thinking methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology impact roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Author quarterly foresight reports analyzing geopolitical, economic, and technological convergence points
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment in regulated industries
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into 3-year innovation pipelines
- Represent company at global futurism forums and industry consortiums
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite technology leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging technology adoption curves (blockchain, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent certification
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals or major tech publications
- Experience with regulatory navigation in high-stakes technology environments
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3+ year strategic predictions implementation