Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, driving innovation for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change.
You'll lead foresight initiatives that shape product development, market entry strategies, and organizational resilience. Our team operates in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your insights directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the flexibility to work from our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub or remotely across the US.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and macroeconomic signals to forecast market disruptions through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation strategies
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and trend reports published in industry-leading journals
- Build and maintain a proprietary foresight intelligence database using AI-driven analytics
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership at global conferences
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation experience
- Published author in foresight or innovation domains