Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to decode emerging trends and drive strategic innovation for our clients. This high-impact role blends technological foresight with business strategy to prepare organizations for the next frontier of digital transformation.
Why this role matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026's technological inflection points, our team identifies paradigm shifts before they become mainstream. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to develop future-proof roadmaps while mentoring a cohort of forward-thinking analysts.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology impact assessments across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Lead proprietary research initiatives using predictive analytics and trend forecasting
- Present strategic futures to executive stakeholders at industry summits
- Build and mentor a global team of futurist researchers and data scientists
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports distributed to 10,000+ industry leaders
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford's future studies labs on cutting-edge research
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures studies journals
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Proven track record advising C-level executives on emerging tech disruption
- Advanced proficiency in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant discipline
- Deep network within DARPA, World Economic Forum, and Singularity University