Job Description
Shape tomorrow's breakthroughs today as Horizon Dynamics Inc. seeks a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 technology roadmap. We're pioneering the convergence of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable systems to redefine human potential. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and visionary foresight to identify disruptive opportunities and navigate exponential change.
You'll join our elite Strategic Foresight Division, collaborating with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN policy advisors. Our state-of-the-art innovation lab in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for prototyping future technologies. This is your chance to build frameworks that will influence global industries for decades.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive foresight frameworks mapping technological, societal, and economic trends through 2030
- Lead cross-functional workshops identifying high-impact opportunities in AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro interfaces
- Produce quarterly horizon scanning reports with quantitative scenario modeling for executive leadership
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles into R&D pipelines
- Establish global networks of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors for trend intelligence
- Design innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026's most critical challenges
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI) and their societal implications
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Track record of influencing organizational strategy through future-oriented insights