Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade of innovation. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the future landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors to turn foresight into competitive advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic change, this is your chance to define what comes next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, neurodiversity, quantum computing) for 2026+ scenarios
- Develop predictive frameworks and scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable roadmaps
- Produce thought leadership reports and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, scientists, and policy influencers
- Advocate for ethical innovation practices in emerging technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFrA) preferred