Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect actionable pathways for our clients. This role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to shape the future of business, technology, and society. You'll work with Fortune 500 leaders to develop 3-year strategic roadmaps that leverage 2026's disruptive innovations while navigating complex global shifts.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm shifts in AI, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration. This position offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite decision-making and the opportunity to influence how organizations prepare for the mid-2020s landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic indicators, patent filings, and academic research to identify 2026's key technological and societal inflection points
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into executable strategic initiatives
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Reports' synthesizing emerging risks and opportunities
- Adv executive leadership on disruptive threats and first-mover advantages in emerging markets
- Build proprietary forecasting models using machine learning and sentiment analysis
- Represent the firm at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation with proven foresight track record
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi Method, Horizon Scanning)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies or megatrends
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic positioning
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, bio-convergence, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into compelling narratives