Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving innovation across global markets.
Why This Role Matters: As we approach 2026, the landscape of technology, sustainability, and human behavior is undergoing unprecedented transformation. You'll lead the charge in identifying paradigm shifts, designing adaptive frameworks, and positioning our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at Davos-level forums
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D to translate trend insights into product roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or equivalent experience
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier publications
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi method, and causal layered analysis
- Proven track record of influencing C-level strategy in Fortune 500 environments
- Fluency in at least two future-critical domains (e.g., quantum computing, neurotech)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5+ year strategic foresight projects