Job Description
Shape Tomorrow Today at Horizon Innovations Group
We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap. Join our elite team in San Francisco and pioneer the technologies that will define the next decade. This is your chance to transform theoretical possibilities into market realities while working with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Why This Role Matters: As our bridge between today's innovations and tomorrow's necessities, you'll directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term viability in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging tech disruptions and opportunities
- Author quarterly futurist reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-viable technologies
- Represent company at global innovation forums and future-focused symposiums
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (provide 3+ case studies)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Scenario Planning preferred
- Published thought leadership in futurism/innovation publications
- Experience with futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)