Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape how industries evolve in the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to decode emerging trends, identify paradigm shifts, and position our organization at the vanguard of progress.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning. We provide unparalleled resources, competitive compensation, and the autonomy to explore uncharted territories of innovation. If you're passionate about defining what's next, this is your moment to leave an indelible mark on the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and global megatrends to forecast industry landscapes through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks that guide R&D priorities and market entry strategies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers for trend validation
- Present findings to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Champion innovation culture by mentoring teams in future-thinking methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory developments impacting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership roles
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into successful business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Experience developing scenario planning frameworks and horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented strategic innovations