Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring we lead the technological and societal shifts of 2026 and beyond.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment priorities, and innovation pipelines. This is your chance to influence the future while working alongside industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to map 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market entry
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future vision and execution plans
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and industry presentations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive intelligence
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or sustainable systems
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Strong communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or publications
- Experience with foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi method)