Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Partners as we pioneer the next frontier of strategic foresight. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable blueprints for global impact. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative disruption.
As a thought leader in our Silicon Valley innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and academic partners to decode signals from quantum computing, bio-convergence, and AI ethics. Your insights will directly shape $500M+ portfolio decisions across 12 industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic foresight framework integrating macroeconomic, technological, and socio-cultural trend analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops with Fortune 100 clients to identify disruptive opportunities and systemic risks
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports synthesifying exponential technologies and their market implications
- Design and deploy AI-powered trend-prediction models with 85%+ accuracy benchmarks
- Build cross-functional innovation pipelines connecting emerging research to commercialization pathways
- Represent the firm at global futurist forums including Singularity University and World Economic Council
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or tech R&D with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating foresight into revenue-generating initiatives ($100M+ impact)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI) and their ethical implications
- Certified in Strategic Foresight (CFP) and scenario planning methodologies
- Published thought leader with 20+ industry white papers or conference keynotes
- Advanced proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, Trend Hunter)