Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future of business strategy. As a Senior Futurist, you'll decode emerging trends, design innovative frameworks for 2026 and beyond, and guide C-suite executives through transformative change. We seek a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, offering unparalleled impact on shaping how organizations prepare for the next decade. You'll collaborate with R&D leaders, conduct horizon-scanning research, and develop actionable roadmaps for sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital transformation
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps for 2026+ market readiness
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Quantify future scenarios using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Establish cross-industry partnerships for emerging technology validation
- Develop patent-protected strategic frameworks for competitive advantage
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation analysts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, trend forecasting, or consulting
- Proven experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (e.g., HBR, MIT Sloan)
- Advanced proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., PESTLE analysis, Delphi method)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)