Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our strategic roadmap toward 2026. This role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption, societal shifts, and market evolution. Our dynamic environment values intellectual curiosity and bold innovation, offering unparalleled resources to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and cultural trends to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term business resilience and growth
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development and innovation pipelines
- Produce high-impact trend reports and executive briefings translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks to expand future intelligence
- Mentor a team of futurists and analysts to cultivate next-generation strategic thinking
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategy publications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful futures projects implemented in real-world contexts