Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Futurist Strategist and help shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive advisory services to position our clients as industry pioneers.
As a key member of our Future Lab team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, tech pioneers, and academic researchers to identify disruptive forces and develop scenario-based roadmaps. You'll present findings at global forums and publish thought leadership that influences tomorrow's business paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author whitepapers and keynote presentations at industry summits
- Advocate ethical innovation practices in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Build and maintain a global network of futurist practitioners
- Translate complex foresight data into executive-ready insights
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused thought leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ strategic impact for organizations