Job Description
Shape tomorrow, today. Horizon Insights Group seeks a visionary Futurist to architect our 2026+ strategic roadmap. As a key architect of our future, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position us at the vanguard of innovation. This executive role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Join our elite team of futurists, strategists, and innovators as we redefine industries through anticipatory intelligence. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning workshops, collaborate with C-suite executives, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry conversations. If you're passionate about building the future rather than predicting it, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market positioning
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and industry impact assessments
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints for future-ready solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Program
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend analysis
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (journal articles, books)
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization
- Global perspective on geopolitical and technological disruption