Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, driving our organization's next evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Collaborate with C-suite to translate foresight into actionable business roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints for future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Author thought leadership publications and executive briefings on future scenarios
- Build and manage a global network of futurists and domain experts
- Integrate sustainability and ethical impact considerations into future strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic scenarios
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-oriented work