Job Description
Join InnovateHorizon Labs as a Senior Futurist to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the convergence of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable futures.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in our Palo Alto R&D hub, collaborating with quantum computing experts and neuroscientists to prototype next-generation solutions. Our culture rewards bold thinking – we offer competitive equity, flexible remote work, and a $20K annual innovation budget for personal projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 market landscapes
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Author quarterly trend reports analyzing disruptive technologies (quantum, AGI, climate tech)
- Manage $5M innovation portfolio for experimental ventures
- Mentor junior futurists using proprietary Horizon Scanning Methodology
- Present findings at global forums like Davos and Web Summit
- Patent novel forecasting algorithms using proprietary data streams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published thought leader in futures studies (Harvard Business Review/MIT Tech Review)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Social Science
- Expertise in Delphi methodology and computational modeling (Python/R)
- Portfolio of implemented strategic frameworks from Fortune 100 companies
- Certification in AI Ethics from IEEE or equivalent
- Fluency in at least one predictive analytics platform (SAS, SPSS, Tableau)
- Public speaking experience at TED-level conferences