Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries through 2026 and beyond. This high-impact role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our organization's innovation roadmap.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 leaders to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and long-term organizational resilience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and synthesize actionable foresight reports
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Design and lead cross-functional innovation workshops with C-suite executives
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technologies and societal impacts
- Build quantitative forecasting models using proprietary data ecosystems
- Advise board members on strategic pivots and future-proofing initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in top-tier journals (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and weak signal detection
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex scenarios into executive narratives