Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands an architect of possibilities who can decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and transform foresight into actionable strategy. You'll partner with C-suite executives to navigate uncertainty and position our organization as an industry pioneer in an era of exponential change.
Why This Role Matters: In 2026, the distinction between science fiction and reality will blur. Your expertise will illuminate the path through technological convergence, climate adaptation, and societal transformation. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Produce scenario-based strategic roadmaps for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking across organizational strategy
- Identify and assess disruptive technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics)
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
- Establish early-warning systems for systemic risks and opportunities
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-viable business models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures narratives
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on 5+ year strategic horizons