Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to drive cutting-edge strategies that redefine industries. This role blends technological foresight with human-centered design to create actionable blueprints for tomorrow's challenges. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional R&D initiatives, and shape our 5-year innovation roadmap.
We offer unparalleled resources including a $50M innovation lab, partnerships with MIT and Stanford, and flexible remote-first work arrangements. Your impact will scale globally as we pioneer breakthrough solutions in AI ethics, sustainable tech, and digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends
- Lead high-stakes R&D projects in quantum computing and bio-integrated systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies with global implications
- Design scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision making
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
- Author white papers on sustainable tech adoption pathways
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy with 5+ years in tech forecasting
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning frameworks
- Proven track record leading multi-million dollar R&D initiatives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- Certification in Futures Research Methodology (FRM)
- Experience with ESG and impact innovation frameworks