Job Description
Shape Tomorrow Today at Horizon Insights Group
We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends to transform disruptive insights into strategic advantages for Fortune 500 clients. Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors at our San Francisco headquarters.
Why Join Us?
• Lead cutting-edge research in AI-driven scenario planning
• Collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and finance
• Access exclusive global foresight networks and proprietary data platforms
• Shape policies for next-generation workforce transformation
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual foresight reports on disruptive technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neurotech)
- Design innovation frameworks for clients navigating 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 CTOs and Chief Strategy Officers
- Build predictive models for climate-resilient supply chain transformations
- Curate the annual 'Future of Work' summit with industry thought leaders
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advise on regulatory implications for autonomous systems and AI governance
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Foresight, or Strategic Innovation (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies or systemic disruption (Harvard Business Review/MIT Press)
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell's Two Loops, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of geopolitical risk factors impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Experience with AI-powered foresight tools (e.g., GPT-4 scenario modeling platforms)