Job Description
Shape tomorrow's breakthroughs today as our Futurist Innovation Lead at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our 2026+ roadmap, driving disruptive innovation across emerging technologies and market paradigms. Join our cross-disciplinary team in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where your foresight will transform futuristic concepts into market-leading solutions.
This role demands a blend of strategic acumen and technological intuition. You'll spearhead horizon scanning, scenario planning, and ecosystem innovation while mentoring next-generation talent. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking – here, impossible is merely a starting point.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligning with 5-year market evolution
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops for disruptive ideation and prototyping
- Build and nurture an external ecosystem of futurists, VCs, and academic partners
- Translate foresight insights into actionable R&D priorities and product opportunities
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and board members
- Lead innovation sprints integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or foresight roles
- Expertise in emerging tech (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3) with proven impact
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ market-shaping innovation initiatives
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into narratives
- Experience building innovation ecosystems across academia, startups, and enterprises
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred