Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to shape the future of technology and society. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll lead groundbreaking research and strategic initiatives that prepare our organization for the transformative landscape of 2026. We seek a forward-thinking innovator to decode emerging trends, develop actionable roadmaps, and drive adoption of next-generation technologies.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and industry disruptors. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global innovation agendas and build legacy-defining strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, societal, and economic trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future innovation priorities
- Produce high-impact scenario planning models for geopolitical and climate resilience
- Establish KPIs for measuring technological readiness and competitive advantage in 2026
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and industry summits
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology planning
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into executable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-oriented projects delivered