Job Description
Are you a visionary thinker passionate about shaping tomorrow's landscape? Horizon Innovations Inc. seeks a Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic foresight to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that transform future possibilities into competitive advantages.
Join our dynamic team in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district, where your expertise will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions and shape the future of global industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, socioeconomic trends, and geopolitical shifts to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop strategic scenarios and risk assessments for long-term business resilience
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Present visionary frameworks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Author thought leadership publications and industry whitepapers
- Monitor horizon scanning systems and maintain trend intelligence databases
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, and metaverse ecosystems
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience with Delphi methodology, horizon scanning, and trend impact analysis
- Outstanding presentation skills with executive-level audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-vision work