Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to shape the future by developing actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and drive innovation across industries. This role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to prepare organizations for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities.
As a key member of our Strategic Innovation Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research teams, and global partners to transform complex data into strategic roadmaps. Our San Francisco headquarters offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your insights will directly impact how companies navigate technological, social, and economic shifts.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients in tech, finance, and healthcare
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready strategies
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Identify disruptive technologies and business model innovations pre-2026
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Present strategic recommendations at industry conferences and board meetings
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for global enterprises
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and quantitative forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, Web3)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating complex strategic projects with measurable outcomes
- Professional certification from Association of Professional Futurists (APF) preferred