Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead. We seek a visionary professional to architect our roadmap for the next technological paradigm shift. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to navigate emerging trends in quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies, driving our position as an industry pioneer.
What We Offer:
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO growth stage company
- Flexible remote-first work policy with quarterly offsite innovation retreats
- Unlimited professional development in emerging technologies
- Comprehensive health benefits including cutting-edge wellness programs
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging global tech trends to inform 5-year strategic roadmap development
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-focused solutions
- Present strategic foresight briefings to executive board and investors
- Partner with R&D to prioritize breakthrough initiatives with market impact potential
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts
- Represent company at global innovation summits and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused culture organization-wide
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Proven track record of forecasting market disruptions with 85%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Executive presence with successful stakeholder management at C-level
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., Futures Wheel, Delphi Method)