Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead and architect the next wave of technological transformation. We're seeking visionary pioneers to map emerging trends, disrupt industries, and shape our post-2025 innovation roadmap. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic execution, requiring deep expertise in future-facing technologies and human-centric design. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and influence global innovation agendas at our San Francisco headquarters.
Our team operates at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and AI ethics, developing solutions for climate resilience, space exploration, and digital consciousness. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ technology landscapes
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for disruptive innovations across 5+ industries
- Partner with product teams to commercialize futuristic concepts with $50M+ potential
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership for global tech summits
- Mentor junior futurists and build a world-class innovation ecosystem
- Secure partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and Fortune 500 innovation labs
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-tech leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of 2026 technology inflection points (AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional stakeholder management at C-suite and board levels
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurism or technology journals
- Fluency in futures methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)