Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption, societal shifts, and market evolution, ensuring our roadmap remains perpetually future-ready.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic indicators to forecast 2026+ scenarios
- Develop strategic roadmaps for organizational adaptation to emerging technologies and paradigm shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development and business strategy
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Establish innovation frameworks for sustainable competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets
- Partner with R&D teams to identify breakthrough opportunities aligned with long-term vision
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of strategic foresight across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Analytics, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systemic trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex future scenarios to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation domains
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures research preferred