Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect transformative strategies at the intersection of emerging technologies, societal trends, and market disruption. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can translate foresight into actionable innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 clients.
At Horizon, we're pioneering the next wave of human-machine collaboration, sustainable tech ecosystems, and immersive digital experiences. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing predictive models, scenario-planning blueprints, and commercialization roadmaps for breakthrough innovations.
Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled access to Silicon Valley's ecosystem, with competitive compensation, equity packages, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. This is your opportunity to shape how humanity evolves through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive market shifts
- Develop proprietary trend-analysis frameworks using AI-driven forecasting tools
- Commercialize emerging technologies through go-to-market strategy development
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and strategic storytelling
- Present findings to global innovation boards with executive-level influence
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futurism, or tech consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizations
- Prior work with Fortune 500 clients on transformation initiatives
- Published thought leadership on future-tech trends