Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Planner to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight, ensuring our organization thrives in an accelerating future. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and transform complex data into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled access to tech pioneers, cutting-edge research labs, and a culture that celebrates audacious thinking. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, we invite you to pioneer the next chapter with us.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech) and forecast their impact on business ecosystems
- Develop 2026 strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams to prepare for disruptive futures
- Identify emerging technologies and partnership opportunities for competitive advantage
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and internal trend briefings
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling narratives and data visualizations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities across diverse audiences
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex strategic initiatives
- Portfolio demonstrating published future forecasts or strategic frameworks
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and communicate nuanced futures clearly