Job Description
Shape the future as our lead Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and architect 2026's disruptive landscape. This pivotal role bridges technology, society, and business strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in tomorrow's dynamic environment.
Join our elite team of innovators in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to pioneer solutions that redefine industries. If you're passionate about foresight, innovation, and creating tangible impact, this is your defining career moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for organizational adaptation to future scenarios
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development
- Author executive briefings on emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Build proprietary foresight frameworks using quantitative and qualitative research
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify next-generation investment opportunities
- Represent company at global futurist forums and policy summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight