Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode 2026's disruptive trends and architect our next-generation growth strategy. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to position our organization at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable roadmaps, ensuring we lead rather than follow the next wave of innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of data and intuition, translating complex signals into compelling narratives that drive organizational change. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape how businesses adapt to the future landscape.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise adaptation to future market conditions
- Partner with executive leadership to integrate futurist insights into corporate strategy and R&D priorities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to build organizational foresight capabilities
- Produce high-impact trend reports and future-state roadmaps for executive stakeholders
- Establish thought leadership through industry speaking engagements and published research
- Monitor emerging signals in AI, climate tech, and human augmentation to preempt market shifts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Analytics, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, trend analysis, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact analysis methodologies
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred