Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group, where we're architecting tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to spearhead strategic foresight initiatives focused on the 2026 technological horizon. This pivotal role will shape how organizations navigate emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that future-proof businesses against disruptive shifts. If you're passionate about translating speculative concepts into concrete competitive advantages, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop predictive models for market disruption scenarios across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Establish early-warning systems for paradigm shifts using trend analysis and horizon scanning
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture cutting-edge research
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced scenario planning methodologies
- Present findings to executive stakeholders with data-driven visualizations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, generative AI, and climate tech landscapes
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/CF foresight certification)
- Published thought leadership in futurist journals or industry publications
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into narratives