Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business intelligence, positioning you at the intersection of technology, society, and commerce. If you thrive at the forefront of innovation and possess a knack for predicting paradigm shifts, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends in AI, quantum computing, and biotech to forecast market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models and supply chains
- Author thought leadership publications cited in Wall Street Journal and MIT Technology Review
- Build proprietary foresight databases using NLP and predictive analytics tools
- Represent the firm at Davos, CES, and other premier innovation summits
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining personal research excellence
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published author or keynote speaker on future-of-work topics
- Expertise in scenario modeling tools (e.g., GBN, Kedge)
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-forecasting accuracy (90%+ validation rate)
- Fluency in at least one major programming language (Python/R)
- Network of 500+ innovators across 15+ industries
- CEH or CISSP certification preferred