Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We seek a visionary Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges technology, sociology, and business innovation to prepare our organization for the future's most disruptive forces. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, ensuring we lead rather than react to global transformations. If you're passionate about turning uncertainty into opportunity, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Author high-impact trend reports and horizon-scanning briefings for stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture cutting-edge research
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies and societal transformations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Deep expertise in technology convergence, climate economics, and demographic shifts
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into executive-ready recommendations
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning tools
- Exceptional storytelling skills with data visualization expertise
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects for Fortune 500 clients