Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into reality. This pivotal role bridges technology, human behavior, and market disruption to define our next-generation ecosystem.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in pioneering quantum computing applications, AI-driven sustainability solutions, and immersive metaverse experiences. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of science fiction and business execution, turning abstract futures into tangible competitive advantages.
Located in our San Francisco innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government futurists to shape humanity's technological trajectory. This is more than a job—it's your chance to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the 2026 technological innovation roadmap aligning with global sustainability goals
- Lead scenario planning workshops for quantum computing, AI ethics, and neuro-interfaces
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proof strategies into corporate DNA
- Establish KPIs for emerging tech adoption (blockchain, biotech, spatial computing)
- Present foresight analyses to Fortune 500 clients and government agencies
- Manage $2M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused prototyping initiatives
- Curate annual FutureTech Summit featuring 200+ industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Innovation
- 8+ years in tech strategy with 3+ years in foresight or futurism roles
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proven track record scaling exponential technologies from concept to market
- Expertise in scenario modeling using tools like Delphi Method or Horizon Scanning
- Certification in Quantum Computing Fundamentals or AI Ethics
- Experience securing government grants for future-tech initiatives
- Portfolio demonstrating transformational strategic planning outcomes