Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 Innovation Lab, driving paradigm-shifting research and strategic foresight. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and imaginative thinking to solve humanity's most pressing challenges through emerging technologies.
You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer unparalleled autonomy to pioneer solutions in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and sustainable infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives targeting 2026 technology inflection points
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for clients in Fortune 500 companies
- Author whitepapers on AI ethics, climate resilience, and human augmentation
- Curate annual FutureTech Summit with 2,000+ global thought leaders
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants from NSF and DARPA
- Advise C-suite executives on emerging risk/opportunity scenarios
- Build and lead a team of 12 futurist researchers and data scientists
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent field with 10+ years experience
- Published 3+ peer-reviewed papers on exponential technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ scenario planning projects
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and simulation
- Experience securing federal innovation grants
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global collaboration