Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, transforming speculative futures into market-leading innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives that redefine industries. Our San Francisco headquarters offers an unparalleled environment for boundary-pushing work, with competitive compensation and equity opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ innovation roadmaps using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling breakthrough technologies
- Conduct market research to identify disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for innovation initiatives and track ROI of future-focused projects
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and industry thought leaders
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futures research
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Business, or Engineering
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ innovation success stories