Job Description
Join Horizon Ventures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing actionable insights that transform uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a passion for identifying paradigm shifts before they enter mainstream consciousness. This is your opportunity to influence how global organizations prepare for the next decade of disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends across technology, climate, and social domains to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Author strategic white papers that position Horizon Ventures as thought leadership pioneers
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies using AI-powered trend analysis
- Present findings at global forums including Davos and Techonomy Summit
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies (blockchain, AGI, quantum computing)
- Expertise in scenario planning and cross-impact matrix methodologies
- Proven track record influencing Fortune 500 strategic planning
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, custom AI platforms)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into narratives