Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, market analysis, and executive leadership, requiring a blend of creative intuition and analytical rigor. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation roadmap while maintaining a finger on the pulse of global technological shifts.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses exceptional storytelling abilities, and can translate complex future scenarios into actionable plans. This is a rare opportunity to influence the trajectory of multiple industries while working alongside world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts with 3-5 year impact
- Develop quantitative and qualitative scenario models for 2026 industry landscapes
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing business strategies
- Produce trend intelligence reports for C-suite and board decision-making
- Establish cross-functional innovation incubators for emerging opportunities
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with tech focus
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology trajectories
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future strategy implementations