Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Innovations Group! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. Join our elite team in San Francisco where we're pioneering quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI systems. This role demands strategic foresight to anticipate societal shifts and translate them into actionable blueprints that will redefine industries by 2026.
What you'll impact: Lead cross-disciplinary initiatives, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and influence policy frameworks for emerging tech ecosystems. Enjoy unparalleled autonomy to experiment with cutting-edge prototypes while working from our state-of-the-art innovation campus overlooking the Bay.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves across 15+ industries
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment in healthcare and urban planning
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government technology councils
- Lead international research consortia studying climate tech convergence with AI
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' whitepapers cited by Fortune 500 companies
- Mentor PhD fellows in future studies methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience with 10+ years in strategic foresight
- Published research on exponential technology adoption patterns (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Experience advising Fortune 100 companies on 5+ year tech roadmaps
- Deep expertise in scenario planning methodologies with Delphi/Panels certification
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 2020s tech predictions with >85% accuracy
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., GPT-4 foresight APIs, causal modeling)
- Clearances for sensitive national innovation projects (if applicable)