Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Insights Group seeks a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for our global enterprise. This premier role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to prepare our organization for the seismic shifts of the coming decade.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in scenario planning, conduct horizon-scanning research, and develop actionable strategies that position us at the vanguard of innovation. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends (technological, social, economic) to map 2026 landscape scenarios
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven analytics and qualitative foresight methods
- Design strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into organizational DNA
- Monitor emerging disruptors and validate strategic hypotheses through field research
- Author thought leadership publications on future-ready business models
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Mastery of AI-driven analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Python, predictive modeling)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future studies or business strategy
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech)