Job Description
Shape tomorrow at Horizon Innovations Inc., where we're redefining the future today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our charge into the next frontier of technology, sustainability, and human potential. Join our elite team of disruptors in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions and global industry standards. This hybrid role offers unparalleled autonomy to explore emerging technologies, anticipate paradigm shifts, and architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to leave an indelible mark on history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop and present high-impact strategic roadmaps for board-level executives and key stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure progress toward 2026 sustainability and digital transformation goals
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University to pioneer next-gen methodologies
- Author thought leadership publications that position Horizon as the 2026 innovation authority
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced scenario planning and foresight techniques
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year future-focused roadmaps
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (quantum AI, synthetic biology, Web3.0)
- Published thought leader with 50+ citations in industry journals or major media
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Portfolio demonstrating tangible impact from strategic foresight initiatives
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences