Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future landscape of emerging technologies and societal trends. We seek visionary thinkers who can decode complex data into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts expected by 2026.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of AI ethics, sustainable innovation, and human-centric design. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to develop adaptive roadmaps that leverage quantum computing, biotechnology convergence, and decentralized systems. This is a rare opportunity to shape how businesses navigate the next decade's disruptions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 market impact
- Develop predictive models for AI governance, climate tech adoption, and workforce transformation
- Design strategic frameworks for clients to navigate quantum computing and neuro-technology integration
- Produce executive briefings on ethical AI deployment and decentralized infrastructure scaling
- Facilitate cross-industry workshops on sustainable innovation and circular economy transitions
- Analyze geopolitical and demographic shifts affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Build scenario-planning tools for climate resilience and supply chain reengineering
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on AI ethics, quantum computing, or biotechnology convergence
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu.io, Causal Mapping)
- Demonstrated expertise in climate tech and sustainable innovation frameworks
- Experience advising C-suite executives on 10-year strategic pivots
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFMP from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio of foresight projects with measurable 2020-2023 impact