Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centered design to shape products that will transform industries. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to build sustainable, equitable futures.
We offer competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and a culture where your radical ideas become reality. Our San Francisco hub features immersive innovation labs and flexible workspaces designed for breakthrough thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology sectors
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to anticipate market shifts
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for Fortune 500 partners
- Curate emerging tech partnerships with academic institutions and startups
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Expertise in technology trend analysis and horizon scanning
- Published thought leadership in futurism or adjacent fields
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic roadmapping
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects
- Proficiency in futures research tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)