Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the vanguard of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends across technology, society, and markets, transforming uncertainty into actionable strategy. In this pivotal role, you'll architect foresight frameworks that empower our Fortune 500 clients to navigate 2026's disruptive landscape with confidence. Your insights will directly shape multi-billion-dollar decisions in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our innovation hub overlooking the Bay.
We offer unparalleled autonomy to explore unconventional thinking paths, with resources dedicated to pioneering research initiatives. This isn't just forecasting—it's co-creating the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, neurotech) and model their economic/societal impacts through 2026+
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints translating foresight into prototype strategies
- Present executive briefings to C-suite stakeholders at Fortune 100 companies
- Publish cutting-edge whitepapers and host industry foresight summits
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced analytical methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-forecasting accuracy for 3+ years
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI trend analysis
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation journals
- Experience advising C-suite executives on disruptive technology adoption