Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation ecosystem. We're seeking a strategic trailblazer to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will redefine industries by 2026. Shape our roadmap for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech while leading cross-functional teams from ideation to implementation. This role offers unparalleled influence in steering our $2B tech portfolio toward exponential growth.
What You'll Accomplish:
You'll develop predictive frameworks for 2026 technological inflection points, author whitepapers on disruptive trends, and partner with C-suite executives to embed foresight into corporate strategy. Enjoy hybrid work flexibility, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in a company ranked #3 in Fast Company's Most Innovative Workplaces.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario planning for 2026 technology adoption curves across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Author quarterly trend reports synthesifying global R&D investments and patent landscapes
- Facilitate executive workshops on ethical implications of autonomous systems and quantum cryptography
- Design innovation pipelines targeting 2026 market gaps in climate tech and personalized medicine
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles into development lifecycles
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and MIT Future of Tech summits
- Mentor internal '2026 Innovation Fellows' program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D management, or emerging tech consulting
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (Nature/TechCrunch/HBR)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes for AI and biotech by 2026
- Proven track record scaling innovation from concept to billion-dollar impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (Gephi, Tableau) and patent analytics platforms