Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives shaping 2026 and beyond. This role blends predictive analytics, emerging technology foresight, and cross-industry innovation to redefine tomorrow's business landscapes. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, drive R&D investments, and publish thought leadership that positions our organization at the vanguard of progress.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, translating complex data into actionable blueprints for sustainable growth. This is a rare opportunity to influence global trends while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario planning initiatives for climate adaptation and resource scarcity challenges
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into R&D pipelines
- Deliver keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Establish ethical frameworks for emerging technologies deployment
- Manage cross-functional task forces for future-proofing organizational operations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or advanced R&D leadership
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Published research on technological singularity or 4th industrial revolution
- Expertise in predictive modeling and scenario planning methodologies
- Proven track record influencing C-suite decisions through data-driven narratives
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Technology Assessment
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-shaping initiatives