Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect the next decade of breakthrough technologies. This role demands a strategic pioneer who can anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into market-defining innovations.
As the nexus between today's capabilities and tomorrow's possibilities, you'll navigate emerging ethical frameworks, regulatory landscapes, and market disruptions. Your work will directly shape our product roadmap and position us as the vanguard of the 2026 technological horizon.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Identify and evaluate disruptive technologies across quantum, AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' incubating moonshot projects with $10M+ budgets
- Develop ethical frameworks and governance protocols for emerging technologies
- Present strategic foresight reports to executive board and investor stakeholders
- Forge partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and global research institutes
- Anticipate geopolitical and socio-economic impacts of technological disruptions
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Published research or patents in quantum/AI/biotech or equivalent disruptive fields
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (>$50M impact)
- Deep understanding of 2026 technology forecasts from Gartner, McKinsey, and WEF
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis for exponential technologies
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures to executive audiences
- PhD or equivalent in Physics, Computer Science, or Strategic Foresight preferred