Job Description
Shape the future at HorizonShift Labs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategy Futurist to decode emerging trends and build actionable roadmaps for our next generation of products. Join our elite innovation team in the heart of Silicon Valley, where tomorrow's breakthroughs are born today.
This hybrid role combines deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotech – translating future possibilities into present opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive analytics dashboards
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Represent company at global innovation summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in at least two future-critical domains: AI, biotech, quantum, or climate tech
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- PhD or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals