Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape the future of technology for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead long-term innovation initiatives in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and cross-industry collaboration to define tomorrow's breakthrough solutions.
Why Join Us? Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Enjoy unlimited PTO, equity grants, and a $15,000 annual innovation budget to pursue passion projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (2026-2030)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and VCs
- Produce quarterly trend reports on AI ethics and quantum applications
- Coordinate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University research initiatives
- Design patent portfolios for next-gen autonomous systems
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
- Present at Davos and CES Future Tech forums
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Theory, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic planning at Fortune 500 tech firms
- Published research in Nature Futures or similar journals
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., GIST, STEEP analysis)
- Track record of commercializing future-tech concepts
- Certified in Systems Thinking (MIT Sloan preferred)
- Portfolio of 2025+ technology impact assessments