Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and lead the development of long-term innovation frameworks that will redefine industries. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic foresight to position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to craft actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our initiatives anticipate and shape the future landscape.
We seek visionary thinkers who can transform complex global trends into executable strategies. This hybrid position offers unparalleled opportunities to influence multi-million dollar projects while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters. If you're passionate about decoding tomorrow's challenges today, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using advanced trend analysis methodologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports with actionable insights for executive leadership
- Design and implement scenario-planning models for 5-10 year strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market demands
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for trend validation
- Mentor junior strategists in future-focused methodologies and analytical tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Strong command of quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful long-term strategic implementations
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Horizon scanning software, Delphi methods)
- Deep knowledge of emerging technology trajectories and socio-economic indicators