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 that will define 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate complex technological, social, and economic disruptions, turning foresight into actionable innovation.
Our dynamic team thrives at the intersection of data science, behavioral economics, and speculative design. You'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to anticipate paradigm shifts and guide our portfolio toward sustainable growth in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology implications
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate adaptation and resource scarcity challenges
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions in metaverse and quantum spaces
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging geopolitical and demographic megatrends
- Establish ethical guardrails for autonomous systems and neuro-technology integration
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into billion-dollar opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published work on technological singularity or ethical AI governance frameworks
- Proficiency in Python for predictive modeling and network analysis tools
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 10+ year strategic horizons
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation initiatives from foresight to market