Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into market-defining products. This role demands a blend of technological foresight, business acumen, and creative disruption.
As part of our elite innovation incubator, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and sustainable energy architects. Our Austin headquarters features a Future Lab equipped with holographic prototyping tools and AI trend forecasting platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for post-2026 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional teams in launching moonshot projects (e.g., climate reversal tech, neural interfaces)
- Analyze exponential technology curves (AI, biotech, space colonization)
- Build strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA, and DeepMind
- Present disruption scenarios to C-suite and investors
- Manage $15M innovation portfolio with quarterly pivot reviews
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership
- Published research in exponential technology trends (e.g., Nature Futures section)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell's Horizon Scanning)
- Track record of launching 3+ market-disrupting products
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner Hype Cycle, CB Insights)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology foresight