Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape today at Horizon Insights Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation growth frameworks. Join our cross-disciplinary team at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human behavior to redefine industry paradigms. This hybrid role demands both analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform complex data into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, climate tech, and biotechnology
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused business models
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives on 5-10 year transformation pathways
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging economic and technological paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation strategy
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Published work on future trends in peer-reviewed journals or industry platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic futures projects