Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. Shape our innovation roadmap, guide executive decisions, and transform foresight into actionable strategy. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative disruption to navigate technological, social, and economic shifts.
Why Horizon? We're a Silicon Valley leader in exponential technologies, offering competitive compensation, flexible work, and the autonomy to pioneer solutions that redefine industries. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive innovations (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Partner with C-suite to align strategic initiatives with future-proofed business models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development
- Produce executive-ready trend reports and strategic recommendations
- Represent Horizon at global innovation forums and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or trend analysis at Fortune 500 firms
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and scenario development methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex data into compelling narratives
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals