Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Insights Inc. We're seeking a forward-thinking expert to map emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal transformations that will redefine our industry.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll leverage data-driven foresight to develop actionable plans that position us at the forefront of the next wave of innovation. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future from our headquarters in San Francisco's dynamic tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptors impacting 2026 landscape
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for market entry and product evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with predictive modeling insights
- Identify emerging technologies requiring R&D investment or acquisition
- Advise executive team on risk mitigation for paradigm shifts
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Strong proficiency in data visualization and predictive analytics tools
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, or biotech trajectories
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation journals