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Futurist & Innovation Strategist

Horizon Innovations
San Francisco
Estimated Salary
USD 180.000 – USD 250.000
New
Live Update
4 Juli 2026
Deadline
4 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal changes. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready thinking across all business units, turning uncertainty into opportunity. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and thrive in ambiguity, this is your calling.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities and risks
  • Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 vision and stakeholder goals
  • Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
  • Deliver trend reports and scenario planning for executive decision-making
  • Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
  • Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across departments
  • Measure innovation KPIs and iterate strategies based on real-world feedback

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 8+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism roles
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing future-ready business strategies
  • Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
  • Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
  • Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
  • Experience advising C-suite on long-term strategic pivots
  • Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., ACIF, CFIP) strongly preferred

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Innovation Management Scenario Planning Trend Analysis Exponential Technologies Executive Communication Risk Assessment Futures Research

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