Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. This is your chance to influence how businesses and societies evolve in the coming decade.
About the Role: You'll lead our foresight initiatives, analyzing technological, social, and economic shifts to create actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with C-suite executives, present to global stakeholders, and drive innovation that redefines industries.
What We Offer: Competitive equity package, unlimited PTO, cutting-edge R&D budget, and the chance to work with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art Innovation Lab in downtown SF awaits your transformative ideas.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using advanced data analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities
- Produce high-impact trend reports and executive presentations for Fortune 500 clients
- Design and implement future-proof business models for emerging industries
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems through AI-powered trend detection systems
- Advise C-suite on long-term risk mitigation and growth strategies
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism role
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency with AI-driven forecasting tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Futuriscope)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation
- Experience advising executive teams on long-term transformation
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios