Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future of innovation. As the 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead, you'll spearhead groundbreaking initiatives that redefine industries and shape tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to translate emerging trends into actionable frameworks for our global enterprise.
Why This Role Matters: In an era of exponential change, your insights will directly influence our product roadmap, market positioning, and technological investments. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to build the 2026 innovation blueprint.
What We Offer: Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, unlimited learning stipends, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. Your work will impact over 50M users worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder presentations on future scenarios
- Manage a portfolio of experimental projects with $5M+ annual budget
- Build and mentor a high-performing innovation lab team
- Partner with R&D, product, and marketing teams to commercialize futuristic concepts
- Publish thought leadership on future trends in industry publications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives with measurable impact
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent advanced degree preferred
- Experience building and scaling innovation teams
- Strong communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio showcasing trend analysis and strategic foresight work