Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as a Senior Futurist Strategist and architect the innovations that will define 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker to lead our long-term strategic initiatives, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centered design. This pivotal role demands an expert who can anticipate societal shifts, emerging technologies, and market disruptions to shape our roadmap for the next decade. Work alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and designers in our state-of-the-art innovation hub in the heart of San Francisco. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence global industries while fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and bold experimentation. Your work will directly impact how billions experience the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts relevant to 2026 and beyond
- Develop and communicate strategic foresight frameworks to guide R&D investments and product roadmaps
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-proofing strategies into organizational DNA
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for cross-functional teams across global offices
- Author high-impact thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Mentor junior strategists and establish best practices for strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies with measurable impact
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.) and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to distill complex concepts into compelling narratives
- Experience facilitating executive-level workshops and presenting to C-suite audiences
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major industry publications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects influencing multi-billion dollar decisions