Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a Futurist Innovation Lead to pioneer breakthrough strategies for 2026 and beyond. You'll work at the intersection of emerging technologies, market trends, and human behavior to redefine what's possible. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global product roadmaps while leading cross-functional teams through uncharted territories.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses exceptional systems-thinking capabilities, and brings a portfolio of future-focused initiatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 10-year vision frameworks while maintaining agile execution in today's competitive landscape. This is your chance to build legacy-defining innovations that will transform industries.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead horizon scanning across quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence domains
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts and regulatory landscapes
- Drive cross-functional workshops with engineering, design, and product teams
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Present future-state visions to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Maintain proprietary foresight database and trend intelligence ecosystem
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 7+ years experience in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or technology forecasting
- Proven portfolio of commercialized future-focused initiatives with measurable impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems dynamics modeling, and trend analysis
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation experience
- Deep understanding of emerging tech adoption curves and market timing
- Track record of building and scaling high-performing innovation teams