Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our next decade of breakthroughs. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight and cross-industry expertise to shape our product roadmap and market disruption strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform emerging trends into tangible competitive advantages. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic innovation frameworks aligned with market evolution forecasts
- Lead cross-functional task forces to prototype and validate future-facing technologies
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate resilience, neurotech) for commercial opportunities
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present disruption roadmaps to investors and board members quarterly
- Mentor junior futurists and curate emerging technology pipelines
- Author whitepapers on industry paradigm shifts and future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in innovation strategy or emerging technology roles
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional stakeholder management across C-suite to technical teams
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for trend analysis