Job Description
Shape the future of business by 2026. Horizon Insights Group seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives for our Fortune 500 clients. You'll decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts to create actionable blueprints for tomorrow's market leaders. This hybrid role blends deep analytical rigor with creative storytelling to transform complex data into compelling narratives that drive executive decision-making.
Join our elite team of futurists at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. We offer unparalleled opportunities to work with C-suite executives, influence multi-billion-dollar investments, and publish groundbreaking research in top industry publications.
Responsibilities
- Lead foresight research initiatives identifying disruptive trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' trend report distributed to 1,000+ C-suite executives
- Collaborate with AI and quantum computing teams to model long-term technological implications
- Present findings at global innovation forums and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major business publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with portfolio of high-impact executive presentations