Job Description
Join the vanguard of innovation at Horizon Insights Inc. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer next-generation solutions while mentoring a dynamic team of analysts. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential growth, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype disruptive solutions for emerging markets
- Deliver executive-level trend briefings and future-state roadmaps to the board of directors
- Build and manage a global network of futurist researchers and industry disruptors
- Quantify future opportunities through predictive modeling and data-driven scenario simulation
- Champion ethical innovation principles in all strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into scalable business models
- Expertise in AI/ML, biotechnology, or quantum computing trend analysis
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., CFIP) or equivalent advanced degree
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (e.g., Harvard Business Review)
- Fluency in at least one predictive modeling software (e.g., Gigerenzer's ecological rationality tools)