Job Description
Join us at the forefront of tomorrow. Horizon Insights Inc. seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, transforming foresight into market leadership. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, consumer evolutions, and global shifts that will define 2026 and beyond. Our culture thrives on innovation, agility, and intellectual curiosity—where your ideas shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, social behaviors, and geopolitical shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and business expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-facing initiatives
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and trend briefings for executive stakeholders
- Identify disruptive threats and opportunities in AI, biotech, and sustainability sectors
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for 2026 consumer needs
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or corporate foresight
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation domains
- Certification in Futures Research (e.g., ACIF) or strategy frameworks