Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a forward-thinking Senior Futurist to lead groundbreaking research and strategy development for next-generation innovations. Shape how industries evolve in the AI-driven quantum computing era while collaborating with Fortune 500 partners to build tangible roadmaps for the future.
This hybrid role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence emerging tech paradigms while enjoying competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a cutting-edge R&D budget. Work in our state-of-the-art innovation lab overlooking the Bay Bridge, where tomorrow's solutions are engineered today.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 tech adoption across AI, biotech, and quantum computing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to future-proof business strategies
- Produce annual 'Horizon Report' with market forecasts and disruption risk analysis
- Partner with product teams to prototype 2026-viable technologies in our innovation lab
- Represent the company at global tech summits as a thought leader on future trends
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring technological readiness and market transition timelines
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future Tech Accelerator program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, emerging tech consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing future-oriented roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in AI governance frameworks and quantum computing applications
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technology evolution (2018-2023)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Deloitte Tech Trends)
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or relevant tech discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-tech commercialization projects
- Clearance for working with sensitive emerging technology data