Job Description
Shape the future as Horizon Dynamics' pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design to redefine industries by 2026. Join an elite team transforming quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech into tangible solutions.
Lead cross-functional initiatives at our cutting-edge San Francisco hub, collaborating with Nobel laureates, quantum physicists, and design futurists. This role demands both strategic foresight and hands-on execution to deliver breakthrough products that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence projects
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, bio-integrated systems, decentralized AI)
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment in regulated industries
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnerships with DARPA and NASA
- Present futuristic visions to C-suite executives and global innovation boards
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and technology forecasting
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or Quantum Computing (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in strategic innovation roles at Fortune 500 tech companies
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on AI ethics or quantum applications
- Expertise in scenario planning using Delphi methods and Monte Carlo simulations
- Portfolio of 3+ commercialized futuristic products launched in the past 5 years
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy, neuromorphic computing, and climate tech
- Certified in ISO 20700:2018 Futurist Competency Standards