Job Description
Join our elite team shaping tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect long-term innovation pathways for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to position organizations at the forefront of technological and societal transformation.
At Horizon Insights Group, we thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop future-ready frameworks that drive sustainable growth. If you're passionate about reimagining possibilities and translating foresight into competitive advantage, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socioeconomic shifts, and geopolitical trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for AI integration, climate adaptation, and workforce transformation
- Design strategic roadmaps for organizations navigating post-quantum computing and metaverse adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-proof operational frameworks
- Produce whitepapers and executive briefings on disruptive innovations reshaping industries
- Partner with R&D teams to validate future-state concepts through pilot programs
- Maintain proprietary trend database with predictive analytics for 2026+ horizons
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for global enterprises
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and predictive modeling tools
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent research credentials
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend forecasts with 85%+ accuracy