Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. to shape the future! We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, positioning you at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. Work alongside world-class researchers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your insights will directly influence our product roadmap and corporate vision.
Why Horizon Innovations? We offer unparalleled autonomy, competitive equity packages, and a culture that celebrates curiosity. Our benefits include flexible work arrangements, wellness stipends, and dedicated innovation time for personal projects. Help us build the future, today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global trends across technology, sociology, and economics to forecast 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market positioning
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into organizational planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and narratives
- Author thought leadership pieces published in industry-leading publications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar)