Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist, where you'll architect the technological and societal blueprint for the next decade. This high-impact role requires a blend of visionary thinking, strategic foresight, and cutting-edge innovation to shape our organization's roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure.
We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly influence emerging markets and product lifecycles. This is your chance to define the future while working alongside industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends and societal shifts to develop 2026 strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate tech innovations
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2026 societal needs
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory landscapes impacting future tech adoption
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and industry forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech planning
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-relevant domains: quantum AI, neurotech, or climate engineering
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., causal layered analysis, Delphi methods)
- Published work in futures journals or industry thought leadership platforms