Job Description
FutureHorizon Inc. seeks a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role requires a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic planning, and technological fluency to transform emerging trends into market-leading innovations. You'll lead cross-functional teams in identifying disruptive opportunities while aligning them with our mission to shape the future of human progress.
Join our dynamic team in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where your expertise will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term growth strategies. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment where your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for commercial viability
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify future risks and competitive advantages
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable product features
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and disruptor landscapes
- Establish KPIs for innovation initiatives and track ROI
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and future forecasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level experience
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation implementations