Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as a Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives that will redefine industries. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to identify emerging opportunities, design sustainable innovation frameworks, and guide C-suite executives through technological disruption. Our San Francisco headquarters serves as the epicenter for breakthrough thinking where your strategic vision will directly influence product development, market positioning, and global impact.
Horizon Innovations Group offers unparalleled resources including our proprietary FutureSim™ lab, dedicated innovation incubators, and collaboration with Nobel laureates. If you're driven by intellectual curiosity and possess the audacity to imagine beyond current limitations, this is your moment to create lasting legacy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop and execute multi-generational innovation roadmaps aligned with ESG principles and stakeholder expectations
- Architect cross-functional 'Future Teams' comprising AI specialists, bioengineers, and systems thinkers
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive leadership and board members using immersive data visualization
- Oversee the integration of emerging technologies into core business operations and customer experiences
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and venture capital firms
- Mentor next-generation innovators through our Horizon Fellows program
- Author annual 'State of the Future' industry reports positioning Horizon as thought leadership
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD/MSc) in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related technical field
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or technology innovation
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products with $50M+ market impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and technology adoption lifecycle models
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI development trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent professional credentials
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation initiatives with measurable outcomes