Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge foresight methodologies with actionable business strategy. This pivotal role demands a trailblazer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution to shape our client's competitive edge in an accelerating future.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-10 year strategic pivots across technology, climate, and societal shifts
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight insights into executable innovation roadmaps
- Author seminal research publications on emerging paradigms in AI ethics, biotech integration, and sustainable economies
- Build and mentor a cross-functional foresight team of data scientists, behavioral economists, and domain experts
- Present strategic narratives to global stakeholders through immersive storytelling workshops
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or relevant quantitative field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology disruption or systemic transformation
- Mastery of foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis, systems modeling)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on long-term strategic adaptation
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)