Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to position our clients at the forefront of innovation. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with C-suite executives to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive innovations
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and reports
- Partner with R&D teams to identify emerging investment opportunities
- Maintain trend intelligence database with proprietary metrics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario modeling methodologies
- Proven ability to translate complex trends into actionable strategies
- Experience with AI/ML tools for predictive analytics
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight preferred