Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead groundbreaking research and innovation initiatives shaping the 2026 landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy development for Fortune 500 clients. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight roadmaps for 2026 technology and societal trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks for global enterprise clients
- Build and maintain a proprietary foresight database using AI-powered trend analysis tools
- Represent the company at premier global innovation forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor a team of junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Proficiency in foresight software (e.g., Foresight Platform, Trendalyzer)