Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect breakthrough strategies for emerging technologies and societal shifts. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap through 2030 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify disruptive opportunities, quantify future risks, and develop actionable frameworks that position our organization as an industry pioneer. This is your chance to transform theoretical futures into tangible business value.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026-2030 technological and societal forecasts
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop quantitative future scenario models for strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D to translate foresight into market-ready prototypes
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or advanced technology development
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic risk assessment
- Strong background in exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology impacts
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)