Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation business models, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role demands radical creativity combined with data-driven precision to navigate the complex intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to transform foresight into actionable strategy.
What you'll achieve:
• Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal shifts
• Develop proprietary frameworks for future-proofing organizational resilience
• Deliver executive briefings and strategic roadmaps for 2026+ market landscapes
• Build innovation ecosystems bridging academia, startups, and enterprise partners
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital economies
- Architect scenario-planning models for 2026 market volatility and transformation
- Produce strategic whitepapers and executive presentations on future disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into R&D and product development
- Establish strategic partnerships with leading future-focused research institutions
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive analytics and modeling
- Advose C-suite on emerging risks and first-mover advantages in 2026+ markets
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systemic foresight methodologies
- Proven track record of translating future insights into enterprise strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CSPO, CFTE) preferred