Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer technologies that redefine industries while ensuring ethical implementation and sustainable growth. Our San Francisco headquarters offers an incubator for bold ideas where your insights will directly influence global market trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging domains (AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Champion cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Present foresight frameworks to stakeholders through data-driven visualizations
- Anticipate societal implications of emerging technologies and design ethical guardrails
- Curate thought leadership content positioning FutureHorizon as a 2026 innovation authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven track record of mapping multi-year technological roadmaps (2020-2025+)
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Exceptional scenario-planning and trend-forecasting methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with innovation focus
- Published thought leadership in futurist or technology ethics forums
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term technology disruption