Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Lead to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to anticipate trends, disrupt industries, and pioneer solutions that will define the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to translate futuristic insights into actionable roadmaps.
Why This Role Matters: As businesses scramble to prepare for 2026+, you'll be the compass guiding our organization through quantum computing breakthroughs, AI ethics frameworks, climate adaptation tech, and human augmentation paradigms. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps spanning quantum computing, biotech integration, and autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions for emerging markets
- Establish strategic partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and DARPA for cutting-edge R&D
- Author 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying paradigm shifts in AI governance, space commerce, and neurotech
- Design ethical frameworks for human-AI symbiosis and quantum-resistant security protocols
- Present future scenarios to Fortune 500 boards and government innovation councils
- Manage a $5M innovation fund for 2026-viable startups and moonshot projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Deep expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in journals like 'Futures' or 'Nature Human Behaviour'
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant discipline
- Experience advising governments/UN on tech policy for 2030+ frameworks
- Mastery of foresight tools: Delphi method, causal layered analysis, and AI trend prediction
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 2020s predictions implementation