Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group as we shape the future of business strategy. We seek a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring a passion for anticipating tomorrow's challenges and opportunities today.
As a key member of our strategic foresight division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and organizational transformation initiatives. We offer a dynamic remote-first culture with quarterly in-person innovation retreats in Silicon Valley.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and geopolitical trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-proofing initiatives
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models using AI-powered analytics
- Adv executive leadership on disruptive threats and breakthrough opportunities
- Build and maintain an expert network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or future-focused planning
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Strong academic background in economics, technology forecasting, or futures studies
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to C-suite audiences
- Published thought leadership in strategic forespace or innovation journals
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred