Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Insights Group, where we shape tomorrow's business landscapes today. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to decode emerging trends and architect strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge analytics, AI-driven foresight, and cross-industry collaboration to transform uncertainty into opportunity. If you're passionate about redefining the future and thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable strategic narratives
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry summits
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models and innovation pipelines
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining rigorous academic rigor in trend methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, trend analysis, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and systems thinking
- Proven track record of publishing foresight reports with measurable impact
- Advanced proficiency in AI-driven analytics tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic forecasts