Job Description
Step into tomorrow at Horizon Labs, where we're architecting the future today. As a Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll lead visionary initiatives that redefine technological boundaries and societal progress. Join our elite team in the heart of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem to shape groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify transformative opportunities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for sustainable innovation initiatives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Oversee the creation of innovation incubators for breakthrough technologies
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused business strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with tech focus
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation
- Experience building innovation ecosystems in fast-paced tech environments