Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies that will define the next decade of innovation. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they disrupt markets. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient innovation roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams in future-proofing their work. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of technological possibility and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology foresight framework for 2026-2035 horizon
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI ethics) for strategic implications
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare organizational responses to disruptive innovations
- Partner with R&D to translate future concepts into prototype development roadmaps
- Author annual 'Future State' reports for executive stakeholders and industry thought leadership
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academic researchers, and industry pioneers
- Design KPI systems to measure organizational preparedness for technological inflection points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI governance, quantum applications, or biotech convergence
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption curves