Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. This role demands radical imagination combined with analytical rigor to transform futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps. Work in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley hub and collaborate with world-class innovators shaping 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural shifts to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI ethics)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product roadmaps
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Produce trend reports and executive briefings for C-suite stakeholders
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with innovation labs and academic institutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and disruption modeling
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on future trends (articles, whitepapers)
- Fluency in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies