Job Description
Join Horizon Insights at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and guide our innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape how organizations prepare for the future.
As a key architect of our future-facing initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders. Your work will directly impact product development, market positioning, and strategic investments in disruptive technologies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, societal, and economic trends to forecast 2026+ market shifts
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term innovation priorities
- Produce actionable foresight reports and scenario-planning documents
- Identify investment opportunities in breakthrough technologies and business models
- Represent Horizon Insights at global futurism conferences and industry forums
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or research