Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts before they transform markets. Join our elite innovation lab where you'll architect blueprints for the next generation of human-machine collaboration. This role requires blending data-driven foresight with creative intuition to guide our R&D roadmap through 2030.
You'll partner with quantum computing teams, AI ethics councils, and biotech pioneers to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. We offer unmatched resources for research—including our proprietary predictive modeling platform—and a culture that rewards intellectual courage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology anthropology and strategic planning, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AGI, neural interfaces) and forecast market impacts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026 disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping human adaptation to AI-augmented workplaces
- Author quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations for C-suite executives
- Design ethical governance protocols for next-gen autonomous systems
- Collaborate with product teams to translate future insights into commercial innovations
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at global futurist forums and technology summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of accurate tech trend forecasting (provide 3 validated predictions)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI development)
- Exceptional data visualization skills using tools like Tableau or D3.js
- Published thought leadership in futurist or technology publications
- Experience advising executive leadership on transformational strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent preferred