Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on implementation to transform future possibilities into market-leading realities.
Why Horizon? As a global tech pioneer, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge resources and cross-functional autonomy. Our San Francisco hub operates at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable design, where your insights will directly shape products impacting billions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2028
- Develop actionable innovation roadmaps aligned with company vision and market opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and executive teams to integrate future insights into development cycles
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite and external stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor global tech policy and regulatory landscapes to anticipate impact on innovation strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex scenarios
- Experience building and leading cross-functional innovation teams
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy