Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect our roadmap for the coming decade. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic thinking, and cross-industry collaboration to transform emerging trends into actionable blueprints.
You'll work at our state-of-the-art innovation hub in San Francisco, collaborating with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability leaders. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and rapid prototyping, where your insights will directly shape products that impact billions.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 technology roadmaps across quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Author annual 'Future State' reports predicting socio-technological inflection points
- Design and launch experimental innovation initiatives with $10M+ annual budgets
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum AI, neurotech, climate engineering
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation journals
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts