Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to decode emerging trends and shape transformative business strategies for 2026 and beyond. This senior role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide organizations through exponential change.
As a key member of our executive leadership team, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Your work will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions and position industry leaders for competitive advantage in the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for 2026 market landscapes
- Deliver executive briefings to C-suite clients on emerging risks and opportunities
- Design and facilitate foresight workshops with global stakeholders
- Author thought leadership reports published in top-tier industry journals
- Mentor junior futurists and build advanced analytical methodologies
- Build strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism role
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published research or speaking engagements at global innovation forums
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-shaping initiatives