Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to spearhead strategic planning for the 2026 landscape, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centered design. This pivotal role requires an innovative mind to decode emerging trends, develop actionable roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of industry transformation.
We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise in future-casting will directly shape multi-billion dollar decisions. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present visionary frameworks to global stakeholders. Your work will define our competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving 2026 ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic vision frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Produce high-impact foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Establish KPIs to track emerging opportunities and systemic risks across global markets
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal capability in strategic foresight methodologies
- Present strategic vision to boards and investors through compelling data narratives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences across global markets
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic implementations