Job Description
Join Horizon Insights as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to architect transformative strategies, ensuring our leadership in the next technological revolution. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to influence the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and forecast disruptive trends in AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable technologies through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future literacy into organizational DNA
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026's emerging challenges
- Deliver executive briefings on competitive intelligence and future market landscapes
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist thought leaders and industry pioneers
- Measure and report on the impact of future-focused initiatives on business growth
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, innovation, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Experience developing strategic frameworks for 5-10 year horizons
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist insights or implemented future-proofing initiatives