Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role bridges cutting-edge technology, human behavior analysis, and sustainable development to shape products that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, leveraging AI-driven foresight tools to anticipate paradigm shifts. If you thrive at the intersection of science, philosophy, and enterprise, this is your chance to impact how humanity evolves.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for technology adoption and market disruption
- Analyze quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence for product innovation pipelines
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on 2026 socioeconomic shifts
- Author trend reports on neuro-interfaces, climate adaptation tech, and space commerce
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-machine symbiosis
- Mentor innovation teams in speculative design methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on exponential technology impacts (2020-2025)
- Expertise in Delphi methodology and horizon scanning techniques
- Proficiency with trend visualization tools (e.g., Gephi, Tableau)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-proofed commercial implementations
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and planetary boundaries