Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as 2026 Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technological and societal paradigms and architect our next-generation innovation ecosystem. Join our elite team at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics to redefine what's possible by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for exponential tech adoption curves
- Architect cross-industry innovation roadmaps at the nexus of quantum, synthetic biology, and AGI
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and disruption forecasting
- Drive R&D pipeline optimization for moonshot projects targeting 2026 milestones
- Establish ethical governance protocols for emergent technologies
- Lead global think tank partnerships for future-proofing initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Exponential Tech
- 8+ years in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or VC-backed scale-ups
- Deep expertise in at least two exponential tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial IP portfolios
- Expert in scenario planning and disruption modeling methodologies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Experience building innovation ecosystems with $50M+ budgets