Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Inc. as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 strategic roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts across technology, society, and markets. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable foresight frameworks, ensuring our organization thrives in tomorrow's landscape.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence billion-dollar decisions. Compensation includes equity, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario planning models
- Present executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market demands
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers
- Manage cross-functional foresight initiatives across global offices
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, trend analysis, or futurism
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published author in futures or strategy publications preferred
- Experience with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)