Job Description
Join Horizon Insights at the forefront of innovation as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative pathways for Fortune 500 clients. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
As a key architect of our foresight practice, you'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies to identify disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market opportunities that will define 2026 and beyond. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions across industries, positioning our clients as pioneers in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize complex global trends across technology, economics, and social dynamics to produce actionable strategic foresight reports
- Develop multi-year scenario roadmaps for clients in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead executive workshops on future-proofing business models and operational frameworks
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate foresight into product development lifecycles
- Author thought leadership content published in top-tier industry journals
- Maintain proprietary foresight database and trend-tracking systems
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 7+ years experience
- Proven track record of delivering foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Published research on technological disruption or societal transformation