Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of strategic foresight as we shape the technological landscape for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, develop actionable roadmaps, and guide C-suite decisions in an era of unprecedented change. This role blends deep technical acumen with human-centered innovation to transform future possibilities into present-day strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives to identify and validate disruptive technologies impacting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Present executive-level foresight briefings to C-suite stakeholders using immersive visualization tools
- Build and maintain proprietary trend intelligence databases using Python/NLP methodologies
- Collaborate with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into development lifecycles
- Author annual '2026 Horizon Report' distributed to 10,000+ industry decision-makers
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: AGI, synthetic biology, spatial computing, or climate tech
- Proven track record of publishing influential trend reports or patents in future-facing fields
- Advanced proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, scenario planning)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Graduate degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic implementations of future insights