Job Description
Join our pioneering 2026 Innovation Lab at Horizon Dynamics Inc., where we're architecting tomorrow's breakthroughs today. As Lead Futurist, you'll spearhead strategic foresight initiatives that redefine industries and shape the global landscape. This executive role demands visionary thinking to decode emerging trends, develop disruptive roadmaps, and position our portfolio as the vanguard of technological evolution.
We offer unparalleled resources to transform theoretical paradigms into market-defining innovations, with access to cutting-edge research facilities and a cross-disciplinary dream team. Your work will directly influence Fortune 500 clients and government entities seeking to navigate the complexities of 2026's digital and societal transformations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement multi-generational strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead scenario planning initiatives to identify disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Executive briefings for C-suite clients on emerging risks and exponential growth pathways
- Architect innovation roadmaps with $50M+ R&D budgets for next-gen technologies
- Build and mentor a global futurist network of industry pioneers
- Publish seminal white papers on societal and economic megatrends
- Collaborate with MIT Future of Humanity Institute on predictive modeling
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite technology leadership
- Proven track record of disrupting industries through future-focused strategy
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional executive communication with Fortune 500 stakeholders
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures/innovation journals
- Experience scaling global innovation ecosystems with $100M+ budgets
- Proficiency in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)