Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological evolution. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with market foresight to shape our product roadmap and competitive advantage. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and AI ethics, this is your moment to define the future.
Our ideal candidate combines deep technical acumen with business pragmatism. You'll navigate ambiguous landscapes, forecast market disruptions, and develop scenario-planning frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. This hybrid remote/onsite role offers unparalleled impact in a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum, AI, neurotech)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Translate complex technical trends into actionable business recommendations for executive leadership
- Author quarterly disruption reports analyzing geopolitical and market forces affecting 2026+ tech landscape
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks
- Architect scenario-planning models for regulatory shifts and ethical implications of future tech
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or Futurist Studies (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record forecasting tech disruption (portfolio of published analyses required)
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI safety
- Strong data visualization skills with proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Foresight Platform, Kumu)
- Experience presenting complex concepts to non-technical C-suite executives
- Published thought leadership in reputable industry journals or conferences