Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable growth pathways for global enterprises. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive counsel, positioning you at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation.
As a key architect of our foresight practice, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to translate 2026 scenarios into actionable strategies. Your work will shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational resilience in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate adaptation, biotech acceleration) to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership teams on future-state readiness
- Author quarterly trend briefings with predictive analytics and risk mitigation protocols
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 market demands
- Represent the firm at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused tech leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Proven track record in scenario planning for Fortune 100 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ societal or business transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP, WFS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-state implementations