Job Description
Join Horizon Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect groundbreaking strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of deep technological foresight, strategic acumen, and leadership to navigate emerging paradigms in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Shape how humanity evolves in the next decade while mentoring teams to disrupt conventional thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ innovation roadmaps aligning with market disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for climate resilience and human augmentation
- Conduct horizon scanning for exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Partner with C-suite to future-proof organizational capabilities against black swan events
- Author thought leadership frameworks for global policymakers on sustainable futures
- Drive M&A strategy for acquiring disruptive startups in pre-2026 innovation spaces
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy/innovation with 5+ years in future-focused roles
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle methodology)
- Proven track record leading tech transformation in Fortune 500 environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- Published research on exponential technology impacts (peer-reviewed journals)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Security clearance for national innovation strategy projects