Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Futurist Strategist and lead the next wave of innovation. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that redefine industries.
Why join us? We're a Silicon Valley pioneer in predictive analytics and strategic foresight. Our team works on cutting-edge projects spanning AI ethics, climate resilience, and human augmentation. This role offers autonomy to explore unconventional solutions while driving real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (technological, social, environmental) to forecast 2026 market shifts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategies
- Author whitepapers on emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic insights to investors and board members
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend reports or scenario analyses
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and systems thinking
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Experience with AI/ML trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication abilities