Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies that will reshape industries. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, requiring you to decode emerging trends and translate them into market-disrupting solutions.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-generation AI, quantum computing, and biotech applications
- Build dynamic scenario models for 2026+ market landscapes
- Drive innovation sprints with Fortune 500 partners
- Shape our patent portfolio with 15+ annual filings
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 5-year technology foresight framework
- Lead quarterly innovation workshops with C-suite executives
- Monitor global R&D trends across 12 emerging sectors
- Design and validate prototype solutions using agile methodologies
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and board members
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research labs
- Manage $2M annual innovation budget
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futures research
- Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Track record of scaling breakthrough technologies
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from APF or Foresight Practitioners)