Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next wave of technological transformation. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, working with Fortune 500 partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
Located in San Francisco's tech epicenter, you'll lead high-stakes foresight initiatives with global impact. Our team operates at the intersection of science fiction and commercial reality, where today's breakthroughs become tomorrow's industries. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Technology Horizon Radar, identifying breakthroughs with 3-5 year commercialization windows
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-ready strategies into product roadmaps and R&D pipelines
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for quantum-resistant security and AGI governance frameworks
- Author the annual State of 2026 report distributed to 500+ innovation leaders worldwide
- Curate exclusive FutureTech Summits featuring Nobel laureates and industry disruptors
- Quantify market readiness for next-gen tech through patent analysis and venture capital trend mapping
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, emerging technology analysis, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record predicting commercialization of breakthrough technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent domain expertise
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation journals (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Future Science)
- Deep network of connections with DARPA, NASA, or similar innovation ecosystems
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario modeling frameworks
- Fluency in emerging tech valuation models and risk-assessment protocols