Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future. We're seeking a Senior Futurist to lead strategic innovation for 2026 and beyond, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Our ideal candidate will guide cross-functional teams through complex scenario planning, develop actionable roadmaps for quantum computing integration, and pioneer new frameworks for ethical AI deployment. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research institutions, and global think tanks to position our organization as the definitive thought leader in next-generation innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology roadmaps across quantum, biotech, and AI domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic research labs and innovation accelerators
- Design and implement ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership content for industry conferences
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting technology adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech impacts (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on technology transformation
- Deep understanding of ethical implications and governance frameworks for 2026 technologies
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts to diverse audiences