Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Insights' Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts for our 2026 roadmap. Lead cross-disciplinary teams in forecasting disruptive innovations, developing scenario-based strategies, and guiding C-suite decisions through data-driven foresight. Join an elite cohort redefining business adaptation in exponential times.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology impact forecasts with quantitative modeling
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on AI, quantum, and bio-convergence
- Design adaptive strategy frameworks for organizations facing 2026 market inflection points
- Curate and analyze global signals from 500+ innovation sources (patents, startups, research)
- Present strategic briefings to executive boards on near-future disruption vectors
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies and critical analysis
- Publish thought leadership in top-tier industry publications on 2026 trends
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology policy
- Proven track record of published 2025+ trend analysis or scenario planning
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced proficiency in foresight tools (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive technology adoption strategies
- Strong data visualization and storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- PhD or equivalent research experience preferred