Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of innovation as we shape the future landscape for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and architect transformative roadmaps for global enterprises. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the complex intersections of technology, society, and business.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Silicon Valley's most dynamic organizations to anticipate paradigm shifts and position leaders for exponential growth. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational evolution in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce executive-level trend reports with predictive analytics and risk mitigation strategies
- Build thought leadership through white papers, keynote presentations, and industry publications
- Advolve product development teams on future-proofing architectures and user experience paradigms
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record of developing future-ready roadmaps for SaaS or hardware companies
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method) and scenario planning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex insights into executive narratives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications