Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable business roadmaps. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation, where you'll guide our $2B portfolio toward market-defining opportunities.
Why this role matters: You'll directly influence how Fortune 500 companies prepare for 2026's technological inflection points, working with our elite team of Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026+ technology adoption curves and market disruptions using predictive analytics
- Design strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI integration in enterprise ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and board members
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for sustainable tech scaling
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on horizon-scanning research initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, or carbon-negative tech
- Proven track record of delivering future-focused strategies to Fortune 100 clients
- Published thought leadership in Nature, Harvard Business Review, or equivalent
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Physics
- Experience with Delphi methodology and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and ESG compliance frameworks