Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies. This premium role blends foresight analysis with actionable innovation roadmaps, positioning our clients as industry pioneers. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub with elite teams redefining technology, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop data-driven innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product development strategies
- Author thought leadership reports published in MIT Technology Review and Wired
- Build strategic partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and academic innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis methodology and scenario planning frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency in Foresight Pro, Palisade @Risk, and Python for trend modeling
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts (portfolio required)
- Security clearance eligibility for government innovation projects