Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and shape strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to identify opportunities at the intersection of technology, society, and economics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to prepare organizations for the transformative shifts of 2026 and beyond.
Why This Role Matters: As businesses accelerate toward 2026, the ability to anticipate and prepare for paradigm shifts has become critical. This position empowers you to influence how leading companies navigate the future, from AI ethics to sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech) and forecast their 2026 impact on industries
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients facing 2026 technological disruptions
- Lead high-stakes workshops with executive teams to build future-proof strategies
- Produce trend reports and predictive models published in industry journals
- Identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Advolve cross-functional teams to implement future-oriented initiatives
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation roles
- Proven track record of accurate trend prediction (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of 2026 technology roadmaps (AI, biotech, space)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., APF, WFS) preferred
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation