Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we architect tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric innovation. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who thrives at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable development. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape strategic initiatives that will define the next decade of human progress. Our dynamic, award-winning team operates from a state-of-the-art innovation hub in downtown San Francisco, where your ideas will transform into reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using advanced trend analysis methodologies
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for executive board and investor presentations
- Curate emerging tech partnerships with Silicon Valley and global innovation ecosystems
- Design ethical AI governance protocols for next-generation autonomous systems
- Host quarterly 'Horizon Scanning' workshops with industry thought leaders
- Quantify market disruption vectors using predictive modeling and scenario planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight or technology innovation roles
- Proven track record publishing disruptive trend analysis (IEEE, Harvard Business Review)
- Expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, or synthetic biology applications
- Proficient in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 or high-growth startups