Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative pathways for global enterprises. Shape how organizations prepare for 2026+ through cutting-edge research, scenario planning, and strategic foresight.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and organizational resilience strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026+ Trend Reports synthesizing AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for 10-year strategic horizons using predictive analytics and Delphi methods
- Lead executive workshops on exponential technology adoption and future-proofing business models
- Partner with R&D teams to identify and commercialize emerging innovation opportunities
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global futurism conferences
- Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists, industry experts, and behavioral economists
- Advolve AI-powered trend forecasting tools to maintain competitive foresight advantage
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of publishing trend forecasts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and exponential technology assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Proficiency in AI/ML trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer, Palantir)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight academy)