Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group to shape the future of business and technology. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research, market foresight, and cross-functional innovation to position our company at the forefront of emerging trends.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop actionable blueprints for tomorrow's challenges. If you're passionate about transforming abstract possibilities into tangible business advantages, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation frameworks
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready business models
- Produce executive-grade foresight reports and scenario planning documents
- Build and maintain an innovation ecosystem of industry experts, startups, and academic partners
- Drive R&D prioritization for breakthrough projects targeting 2026 market readiness
- Mentor junior futurists and establish best practices in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercialized solutions
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex scenarios
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell, futur)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ innovation initiatives with measurable market impact
- Experience scaling foresight programs in Fortune 500 environments