Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Innovations Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to spearhead our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands a strategic mind capable of anticipating technological and societal shifts to position our company at the forefront of progress. Join our elite team in San Francisco and transform abstract concepts into tangible breakthroughs that will define the next decade.
Why Join Us? We offer unparalleled opportunities to work with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in a culture that rewards bold thinking. Our state-of-the-art innovation lab in the heart of Silicon Valley provides resources to prototype and validate your most ambitious ideas.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation strategy across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Produce quarterly trend reports analyzing emerging technologies and societal impacts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for cutting-edge R&D
- Present foresight insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused talent pipeline
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on emerging technology adoption patterns
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex future concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision implementation