Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution as we seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological, societal, and economic trends to shape our innovation pipeline and competitive advantage. We're not just predicting the future—we're building it.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to transform foresight into actionable strategy. This is your chance to influence how humanity navigates the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify high-impact opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation teams on future-proof roadmaps
- Author forward-looking white papers and industry thought leadership
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify disruptive startups for strategic partnerships
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into enterprise strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio of published futurist work or strategic frameworks