Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Futurist Strategist 2026 to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and shape transformative strategies for the 2026 landscape. This role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to position our clients at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop actionable roadmaps that turn future possibilities into competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical shifts and climate resilience strategies
- Lead design thinking workshops to prototype future-facing solutions with Fortune 500 partners
- Produce trend reports with predictive analytics and visual storytelling for executive audiences
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies through stakeholder engagement
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field with 7+ years experience
- Proven track record in strategic foresight with published trend analysis or scenario planning
- Expertise in quantitative forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impact vectors
- Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to executive boards
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) or innovation methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future strategy implementations