Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking an innovative thinker to decode emerging trends and shape our future roadmap. You'll analyze technological, social, and economic shifts to develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of 2026's landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive collaboration to transform foresight into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies impacting 2026 horizons
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future insights into product development
- Produce high-impact trend reports and executive briefings
- Collaborate with C-suite to align organizational strategy with future opportunities
- Monitor emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic implications
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and driving adoption
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable outcomes