Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. Shape our product roadmap while disrupting industries through data-driven foresight. This hybrid role demands both analytical rigor and creative brilliance in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate) to forecast market shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for product innovation and risk mitigation
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align strategic priorities
- Produce annual Horizon Reports synthesizing quantitative/qualitative foresight
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 firms
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Gartner, Forrester, or custom models
- Published thought leadership in futures or technology journals
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex insights into actionable strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused initiatives launched to market