Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Lead to architect our strategic roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with human-centric design to shape products that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate future trends into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging technologies, behavioral economics, and sustainable development, this is your opportunity to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends across 15+ industries
- Facilitate C-level strategy workshops translating future scenarios into quarterly execution plans
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with ROI-driven KPIs
- Build and lead a cross-disciplinary team of futurists, data scientists, and design thinkers
- Author annual 'State of 2026' reports for Fortune 500 clients
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market impact
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (IEEE/Futurist journals)
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI forecasting platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy