Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical execution, empowering you to shape the next generation of innovation. Work alongside world-class thinkers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your insights will directly impact our 2026 roadmap and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026+
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Design and implement innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable product development
- Present strategic insights to global stakeholders through compelling narratives and visualizations
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future scenarios
- Maintain a competitive intelligence database tracking emerging paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or futurist roles within tech/consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation journals
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred