Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Dynamics as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap, driving paradigm-shifting initiatives at the intersection of quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to navigate emerging paradigms and transform theoretical concepts into market-disrupting realities.
As a cornerstone of our executive innovation team, you'll spearhead cross-disciplinary ventures, anticipate global market shifts, and cultivate partnerships with MIT, Caltech, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Your work will directly influence $500M+ portfolio decisions while championing ethical frameworks for exponential technologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 innovation roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead quantum-biotech convergence projects with $50M+ budgets
- Develop ethical frameworks for AI and genetic engineering deployment
- Forge strategic alliances with national research institutions
- Mentor C-suite on exponential technology implications
- Pioneer carbon-negative infrastructure prototypes
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' futures report for Fortune 500 clients
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech leadership
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technologies
- Proven track record scaling ventures to $100M+ valuation
- Expertise in scenario planning and causal layered analysis
- Deep familiarity with quantum computing and synthetic biology
- Top 1% TED speaker or equivalent thought leadership credentials
- Security clearance (TS/SCI) preferred