Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group as we pioneer the frontiers of tomorrow. We seek a Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for sustainable innovation. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our organization through transformative industry shifts. Collaborate with C-suite executives to shape strategic roadmaps while leveraging cutting-edge research methodologies. Work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies to identify strategic opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-10 year horizon planning
- Produce executive-ready foresight reports with actionable recommendations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into business strategy
- Build and maintain expert networks across academia, industry, and government
- Quantify market potential of emerging innovations through modeling
- Present findings to stakeholders using compelling visual storytelling
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis
- Published research or thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience with quantitative forecasting methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating applied futurist projects