Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation ecosystem. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect the next wave of breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping our innovation pipeline and driving organizational transformation in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing disruptive prototypes and proof-of-concepts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and market disruption vectors
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive adoption of foresight methodologies across product development teams
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or technology foresight roles
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Innovation Management preferred
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or future trends