Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next era of human progress. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking architect who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable blueprints for our global enterprise. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our decade-long strategy, blending technological foresight with human-centric innovation. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions across healthcare, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure.
We offer unparalleled opportunities to pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond, with comprehensive benefits including equity, wellness stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your work here won't just predict the future—it will actively build it.
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps by synthesizing global tech, socio-political, and economic trend data
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams to identify disruptive opportunities and risks
- Develop quantitative forecasting models using AI-powered analytics platforms
- Collaborate with R&D to translate future-vision concepts into prototype development
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and board members with compelling data visualizations
- Establish cross-industry partnerships to accelerate future-readiness initiatives
- Mentor junior futurists while advancing the field through published thought leadership
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of developing successful 5+ year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Advanced proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, Palantir)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Published research or patents in emerging technology domains
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking (e.g., AC/FS)