Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow's transformation at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our strategic roadmap for the next frontier of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role demands a blend of predictive analytics, cross-industry foresight, and disruptive innovation leadership to position our organization at the epicenter of 2026's emerging paradigms.
You'll spearhead initiatives spanning quantum computing integration, sustainable urbanization frameworks, and AI-human symbiosis ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of exponential technology and human-centric design, and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your defining moment to shape our collective future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps using scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for climate resilience and biotech convergence
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs for quantum-AI co-development
- Author forward-looking whitepapers on decentralized governance and metaverse economics
- Drive adoption of circular economy principles in global supply chain ecosystems
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' summit featuring thought leaders in neurotech and synthetic biology
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of strategic innovation experience
- Proven track record in scaling exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and ESG frameworks for sustainable development
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or industry whitepapers
- Proficiency in futures simulation tools (e.g., GPT-4, Causal AI platforms)
- Certification in Advanced Foresight from foresight organizations (e.g., APF)