Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and shape the future landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, develop forward-thinking roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of 2026's technological and societal shifts. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy to transform foresight into actionable plans.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to anticipate disruptions, identify opportunities, and build resilient frameworks for the post-2025 era. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socioeconomic shifts, and geopolitical trends to map 2026's business landscape
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future-readiness initiatives
- Produce high-impact trend reports and whitepapers on disruptive forces shaping 2026
- Advolve AI-driven predictive analytics to forecast market opportunities and threats
- Collaborate with product teams to embed future-proofing into innovation pipelines
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing actionable future scenarios for Fortune 500 clients
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with visualization expertise (Tableau, Power BI)
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Futures Wheel, Delphi Method)
- Published thought leadership on disruptive trends (articles, books, or keynotes)
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and AI trend prediction platforms