Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. As a key architect of our 2026 strategic vision, you'll decode emerging technological paradigms and translate them into actionable blueprints that will redefine industries. This pivotal role requires an insatiable curiosity about quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence – shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Our San Francisco-based innovation lab operates at the intersection of speculative design and market-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to prototype solutions for challenges humanity hasn't yet imagined. This isn't just a job – it's your chance to actively design the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 innovation roadmap by synthesizing emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Scenarios' workshops with C-suite executives and industry disruptors
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI governance and human-machine symbiosis
- Produce annual '2026 Tech Horizon Report' distributed to Fortune 500 boards and governments
- Manage $5M+ R&D portfolio for prototype development of next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Represent company at Davos, TED, and UN Futures forums as thought leader
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent interdisciplinary field with 8+ years experience
- Published author in top-tier futurist journals (e.g., 'Futures', 'Technological Forecasting')
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies with Fortune 500 implementation track record
- Deep technical fluency in quantum computing, neurotech, and climate modeling systems
- Portfolio demonstrating at least 3 major innovations launched in the past decade
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Previous experience at MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, or equivalent innovation ecosystem