Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and shape tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking visionary thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change. This role offers unparalleled influence to redefine what's possible in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop forward-looking strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Conduct scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for black swan events
- Author thought leadership publications on AI ethics, biotechnology convergence, and sustainable futures
- Build proprietary forecasting models using quantum computing and predictive analytics frameworks
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product development teams
- Present strategic recommendations to global stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant quantitative field
- Proven track record of successfully predicting market shifts (provide 3+ case studies)
- Mastery of horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, PESTLE, STEEPVR) and AI-driven analytics platforms
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience to audiences >500
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFP) or equivalent professional accreditation
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurism journals or industry whitepapers