Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and shape our 2026 technology roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable futures, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable blueprints that will redefine our industry.
At FutureHorizon, we don't predict the future—we create it. Our San Francisco hub pulses with the energy of Silicon Valley's brightest minds, offering unparalleled resources to prototype the impossible. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, biotech, and clean energy
- Produce strategic white papers and executive briefings on emerging market trends
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions targeting 2026 commercialization
- Establish industry-wide thought leadership through keynote speaking and published research
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and innovation scouts
- Quantify market readiness and ROI for next-generation technologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-oriented research or frameworks
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity while maintaining rigorous analytical standards