Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape today at Horizon Innovations. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. This pivotal role requires you to decode emerging trends, architect transformative strategies, and position our organization as an industry leader through 2030. Join a team of pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters, where your insights will directly influence global market trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align organizational capabilities with future market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership pieces positioning Horizon as an industry authority
- Establish KPIs and success metrics for 2026 strategic initiatives
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
- Represent Horizon at global foresight conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Economics, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic implementations