Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution as we pioneer breakthrough technologies shaping 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futuristic Innovation Strategist to architect our next-gen roadmap, transforming abstract concepts into market-disrupting realities. This role demands a blend of audacious creativity, rigorous analytical thinking, and executive leadership to drive our innovation ecosystem into uncharted territories. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global thought leaders to redefine industry paradigms.
We offer unparalleled autonomy, a $50M innovation budget, and equity in ventures you'll help create. Our state-of-the-art 'Future Lab' in San Francisco houses quantum computing prototypes, AI neural interfaces, and immersive simulation environments where tomorrow is built today.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Identify and prioritize emerging technologies with potential to disrupt $1B+ markets by 2026
- Design and validate futuristic product concepts through rapid prototyping and simulation
- Secure strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and research institutions
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite executives and investment committees
- Manage portfolio of 15+ experimental projects with $2M+ annual budgets
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology trends
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership with proven 10+ year foresight track record
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, nanotech)
- Successful commercialization of at least 3 breakthrough technologies
- Advanced degree in STEM field or equivalent innovation credentials
- Experience securing >$100M in R&D funding or venture capital
- Published author in top-tier innovation or technology journals
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Fluency in at least one programming language and data visualization tools