Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect strategies that redefine industries and shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable business execution in our Austin headquarters.
As a pioneer in emerging tech ecosystems, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop roadmaps for breakthrough technologies. Our culture rewards bold thinking, rapid prototyping, and sustainable impact. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your moment to accelerate the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Conduct horizon-scanning analysis to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive innovation culture through internal hackathons and thought leadership
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy/innovation with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Proven track record launching breakthrough products/services post-2020
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, AR/VR, climate tech)
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFM) preferred
- Executive presence with board-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals or major media