Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and pioneer breakthrough innovations that will define the post-2025 landscape. This hybrid role blends strategic foresight with hands-on prototyping in our state-of-the-art San Francisco incubator.
You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate scientists, and neurotech pioneers to develop actionable roadmaps for humanity's next technological revolution. Our culture values audacious thinking, ethical innovation, and relentless curiosity. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial viability, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Scan global tech signals (AI, biotech, space, climate) to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026+ disruptions
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping breakthrough solutions in VR/AR labs
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at Davos/TED-style forums
- Advise C-suite on exponential technology adoption and risk mitigation
- Mentor junior futurists through Horizon's 'Horizon Scanning Academy'
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent domain expertise
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, R&D, or emerging technology commercialization
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Published thought leadership in MIT Tech Review/Wired/Forbes (100K+ readership)
- Proficiency in simulation tools (AnyLogic, Stella) and data visualization (Tableau)
- Experience with quantum computing or synthetic biology preferred
- Validated ability to translate complex concepts into executable business strategies