Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for emerging societal challenges in the next decade. Join our elite team of futurists, technologists, and designers to pioneer transformative approaches to climate resilience, quantum computing applications, and human augmentation technologies. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining tomorrow's industries while working with cutting-edge partners across NASA, MIT, and the World Economic Forum.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for next-gen technologies with $50M+ R&D budgets
- Lead cross-disciplinary sprints exploring post-quantum cryptography and neural interfaces
- Partner with UN Global Compact to design ethical frameworks for AI governance in 2026
- Curate the annual 'Future Frontiers' summit featuring Nobel laureates and industry disruptors
- Drive patent portfolios for climate-adaptive materials and autonomous infrastructure systems
- Mentor PhD fellows in our 'Future Architects' fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Transdisciplinary Innovation
- 10+ years experience in emerging technology forecasting with Fortune 500 impact
- Published research in Nature Futures or similar high-impact futurism journals
- Proven track record of scaling moonshot projects from concept to commercialization
- Deep expertise in exponential technology convergence patterns
- Fluency in scenario planning tools and foresight methodologies