Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect our roadmap for the next decade, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to solve tomorrow's challenges today. In this pivotal role, you'll transform emerging trends into actionable strategies that redefine industries and shape a sustainable future.
As part of our elite innovation team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, tech pioneers, and global policymakers to develop frameworks for 2026 and beyond. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to influence the trajectory of human progress while working from our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters with panoramic bay views.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech) to map strategic pathways for 2026
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for climate resilience and sustainable urban development
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align vision with execution
- Author white papers on societal shifts (demographic changes, remote work evolution)
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on future-proofing initiatives
- Present strategic insights at Davos-style summits and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- 7+ years experience in corporate strategy or innovation consulting
- Published author on technological disruption or societal forecasting
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in systems modeling tools (STELLA, AnyLogic)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic implementations
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Strategic Foresight