Job Description
Shape the future by leading strategic foresight for 2026 and beyond. Horizon Insights Group seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, identify disruptive opportunities, and guide organizations through tomorrow's challenges. Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry strategists at the forefront of innovation.
This role demands exceptional analytical rigor, creative thinking, and the ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors to build resilient, future-ready enterprises.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Reports' analyzing socioeconomic, technological, and environmental megatrends
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight methodologies into client innovation pipelines
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive analytics and AI-driven trend forecasting
- Build and maintain a global network of subject matter experts in emerging technologies
- Author thought leadership pieces for industry publications and conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or future studies with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into client ROI
- Proficiency in AI-powered forecasting tools (e.g., Palantir, GPT-4)
- Published research on 2026+ technological disruptions
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)