Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our next-gen product roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design. This role demands radical imagination and data-driven execution to define how industries evolve post-2025. Join our elite R&D team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's our DNA.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026+ product vision and implementation strategies
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies (quantum computing, AGI, bio-integration)
- Design market entry frameworks for breakthrough innovations with $50M+ potential
- Partner with C-suite to align R&D with 10-year corporate transformation goals
- Author thought leadership whitepapers on socio-technological evolution post-2025
- Manage $15M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused prioritization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or product development at Fortune 500 scale
- Proven track record launching 3+ market-defining technologies post-2020
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi analysis)
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology Management, Systems Engineering, or Futuristics
- Deep knowledge of exponential tech trends (blockchain, neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional stakeholder management across global executive teams
- Certification in Innovation Management (e.g., PDMA, CMI) preferred