Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking frameworks for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving our mission to shape a sustainable, tech-empowered future.
As a key member of our executive leadership team, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to decode emerging trends in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and launch products that redefine industries.
We offer unparalleled autonomy, competitive equity packages, and a state-of-the-art innovation lab in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 market projections
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neural interfaces) for commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation products and services
- Present strategic foresight reports to C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic shifts affecting future landscapes
- Mentor junior strategists and build a future-focused innovation culture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products with $100M+ impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI ethics, climate tech, and human augmentation
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)