Job Description
Join Horizon Insights at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with pragmatic business planning to position our clients as industry pioneers.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence division, you'll leverage proprietary data ecosystems and collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption, geopolitical shifts, and market evolution. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight analysis and executable strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends shaping 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, climate tech, and biotechnology sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable innovation pipelines
- Author quarterly Horizon Reports with predictive models and risk mitigation frameworks
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models and product ecosystems
- Present strategic briefings to executive boards and investor forums
- Maintain proprietary trend database using proprietary AI-driven analytics tools
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation portfolio
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Palisade, Trend Hunter)