Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll architect tomorrow's strategies today, guiding organizations through unprecedented change while balancing innovation with practical implementation.
Positioned at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this opportunity demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop robust future-proofing frameworks, ensuring our clients not only adapt but thrive in the rapidly evolving 2026 ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate resilience, AI governance, and workforce transformation
- Produce strategic foresight reports for executive stakeholders with actionable 2026 roadmaps
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops integrating future insights into product development cycles
- Build and maintain an expert network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Advise on regulatory implications of emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, etc.)
- Lead organizational change management initiatives for 2026 workforce evolution
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation leadership with future-focus experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight (articles, books, whitepapers)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future strategy implementations