Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine the future! We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. This premier opportunity demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. Work alongside industry trailblazers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters, where we're building the next generation of sustainable technologies and human-centric solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen digital ecosystems
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for competitive advantage
- Design scenario-planning models for global socio-technological shifts
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to accelerate innovation pipeline timelines
- Author white papers on future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership roles
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented initiatives
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization and scenario modeling tools
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical storytelling
- Experience with agile innovation frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking 2.0)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation