Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next decade of breakthrough innovations. This role merges deep technological foresight with strategic execution to transform how humanity interacts with emerging ecosystems. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping solutions for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable urban systems while maintaining ethical frameworks for exponential technologies.
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. With unlimited learning stipends, quarterly innovation sabbaticals, and access to our R&D labs, you'll have resources to turn audacious concepts into tangible realities. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 10-year technology roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate resilience initiatives
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats/opportunities in biotech and space tech
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural augmentation technologies
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA innovation hubs
- Author quarterly 'State of 2026' trend reports for Fortune 100 clients
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech R&D
- Published thought leadership in Nature Futures or similar peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, nanotech, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record scaling moonshot projects from concept to market
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Deep understanding of UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030+ implications
- Fluency in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio of implemented innovations with measurable societal impact