Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends in AI ethics, climate tech, and human augmentation. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, positioning our clients at the forefront of 2026's technological landscape. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams and neuroscientists to develop foresight frameworks that transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Forecast societal and technological shifts impacting 2026 industries through data-driven trend analysis
- Develop scenario-planning models for AI governance and sustainable energy transitions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports on quantum-resistant cryptography and synthetic biology
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Advise executive leadership on regulatory compliance for autonomous systems
- Build strategic alliances with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Published work on AI ethics, climate tech, or human augmentation
- Proficiency in Python for data visualization and scenario modeling
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences and board members
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects