Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect next-gen solutions, and drive strategic innovation at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and visionary foresight to position our organization at the forefront of the digital transformation wave.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks for navigating tomorrow's disruptions. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify and validate emerging technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, AGI, and synthetic biology breakthroughs
- Architect scenario-planning models for regulatory and ethical implications of future tech
- Present executive briefings on disruptive threats and opportunities in 2026+ markets
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 deployment
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs focused on 2026 technology convergence
- Author thought leadership on future-proofing organizations in exponential change environments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, emerging tech analysis, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, AGI frameworks, synthetic biology
- Certification in futures methodology (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 2030+ strategy
- Mastery of scenario planning and strategic foresight tools
- PhD in relevant field or equivalent demonstrable expertise