Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Insights Group. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 strategic foresight initiatives, guiding organizations through unprecedented technological and societal transformation. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and human-centered design, requiring a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends into actionable pathways.
Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry strategists in redefining how enterprises prepare for the next frontier. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors to develop robust 2026 roadmaps, ensuring they thrive in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce high-impact future-state reports and visualizations for stakeholder decision-making
- Design human-centered innovation labs to prototype solutions for 2026 market challenges
- Build cross-industry foresight networks to identify convergence opportunities
- Advise on long-term risk mitigation strategies for climate and societal shifts
- Present strategic recommendations at global innovation forums and client board meetings
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, biotech, neurotech)
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with complex data visualization capabilities
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic forces shaping 2026
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell, Millennium Project)