Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to drive strategic foresight across emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and strategy, shaping how organizations prepare for a rapidly evolving landscape.
Why Join Us? We're a leader in next-generation solutions with a portfolio spanning AI ethics, climate tech, and quantum computing. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical futures into actionable roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology and societal trend forecasts using data-driven methodologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into strategic business opportunities
- Produce executive-ready foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and innovation pipelines
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, neurotech, or climate AI
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning deliverables for Fortune 500 clients
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures to stakeholders