Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect future-ready business models, and guide organizations through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape how industries evolve in the coming decade.
In our dynamic San Francisco headquarters, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver actionable frameworks that turn future possibilities into present opportunities. If you're passionate about redefining what's possible and thrive in ambiguity, this is your chance to build the blueprint for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, geopolitics, and socio-economic domains
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market disruptions and opportunities
- Design and lead strategic innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and executive briefings on emerging paradigms
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future business models and customer experiences
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future insights into actionable strategies for C-level stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Published thought leadership on long-term trend analysis
- Experience designing and implementing scenario-planning methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures
- Track record of influencing executive decision-making with future-focused insights
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects