Job Description
Be the architect of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to spearhead our next-generation technology roadmap. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind who can anticipate and capitalize on paradigm shifts shaping 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into market-defining innovations while fostering a culture of exponential growth.
Join our elite innovation lab where you'll influence the trajectory of industries through cutting-edge research, cross-functional leadership, and disruptive thinking. This isn't just a role—it's your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology vision roadmap aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling breakthrough solutions (AI, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Identify emerging tech opportunities through trend analysis, patent research, and global innovation scouting
- Present strategic foresight to investors and board members with data-driven scenario planning
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and startups for collaborative innovation
- Drive organizational adoption of agile futures-thinking methodologies
- Mentor talent in exponential technology ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Foresight, or related field; PhD preferred
- 8+ years in innovation leadership with proven 2020s tech disruption impact
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, nanotech, biotech convergence)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy
- Executive-level experience with scenario planning and trend forecasting
- Portfolio showcasing at least 3 market-defining innovations launched
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Technology Foresight