Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role demands an architect of change who can decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across our Silicon Valley headquarters, shaping how humanity interacts with technology, sustainability, and societal evolution. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking – where your ideas could become the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global trends across technology, climate, and socio-economic landscapes through 2030
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging technologies including quantum computing and neurointerfaces
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership on disruptive market shifts
- Partner with R&D to align innovation pipelines with future human needs
- Author thought leadership publications on long-term societal transformation
- Build cross-functional coalitions to implement future-proof organizational strategies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills for influencing executive decision-making
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or implemented strategic foresight projects