Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as our Lead Futurist Strategist and shape the trajectory of tomorrow. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, architect long-term innovation roadmaps, and guide organizations through transformative shifts. This executive role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients.
At Horizon Insights, you'll lead a team of futurists, collaborate with C-suite executives, and influence global business decisions. We offer unparalleled resources, cutting-edge research tools, and a culture where curiosity drives progress. Your work will directly impact how businesses prepare for the post-2025 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish forward-looking trend reports spanning technology, society, and economics
- Design strategic innovation frameworks for clients navigating 2026+ market shifts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams across diverse industries
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex futures into actionable business strategies and investment opportunities
- Advolve in high-stakes client consultations on exponential technologies and societal shifts
- Mentor junior futurists and drive thought leadership through published research
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of publishing influential trend reports or white papers
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and exponential technologies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term transformation
- Deep understanding of global megatrends (AI, climate, geopolitics, biotech)
- Portfolio demonstrating thought leadership in futures strategy