Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to anticipate emerging tech paradigms and translate them into actionable business frameworks. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our 5-year innovation roadmap, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
Positioned in our San Francisco headquarters, you'll influence global tech strategy while leveraging our state-of-the-art R&D facilities. This is your opportunity to define the future of human-machine interaction, sustainable tech adoption, and decentralized systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 tech landscape shifts (AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Design strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption across global markets
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports for executive stakeholders
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with academic institutions and disruptor startups
- Architect governance frameworks for next-gen ethical AI deployment
- Represent company at global tech summits and policy forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts (e.g., pre-2020 cloud adoption)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Deep expertise in emerging tech trends: AGI, Web3, climate tech, neurotech
- Executive-level stakeholder management and strategic communication skills
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (whitepapers, patents, keynotes)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred