Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Insights Group seeks a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of forecasters in architecting transformative strategies for Fortune 500 clients navigating unprecedented technological and societal shifts. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive communication to prepare organizations for the future's most disruptive forces.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal paradigms through 2026
- Develop quantitative foresight models using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario planning
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives through compelling executive briefings
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work implications for 2026+
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions for client ecosystems
- Design immersive foresight workshops for executive teams across global markets
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, consulting, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in AI/ML forecasting, biotechnology, or climate resilience trends
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFrA, foresight certification)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex future scenarios
- Experience advising C-suite on 5-10 year strategic pivots
- Portfolio of published future-state forecasts or scenario planning projects