Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready insights into our DNA, ensuring our leadership position in emerging industries. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical futures into tangible business advantages.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends impacting 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing forecasts
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into R&D roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging market opportunities and systemic risks
- Build cross-functional futures councils across engineering, policy, and design domains
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Horizon as a 2026 industry authority
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic risk modeling
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) preferred