Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of technological and societal evolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist - 2026 Vision Lead to architect transformative strategies for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable innovation, shaping how organizations navigate quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable futures.
As the architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to decode emerging paradigms. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, policy frameworks, and investment strategies for Fortune 500 clients. If you thrive at the intersection of technology anthropology and predictive analytics, this is your moment to redefine tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for quantum computing, AI governance, and climate adaptation
- Produce executive-level trend briefings and horizon scanning reports for global stakeholders
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating bioengineering, space tech, and decentralized systems
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops with MIT Media Lab, NASA, and World Economic Forum partners
- Quantify market opportunities using predictive modeling and futures research methodologies
- Advocate for ethical innovation frameworks in AI and biotechnology development
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Published research on quantum computing, AI ethics, or climate futures
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Deep expertise in emerging tech convergence: quantum-AI-bio interfaces
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on Fortune 500 innovation pipelines
- Fluency in futures research methodologies and quantitative forecasting models