Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as our visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will define our collective future. This premium role demands bold imagination paired with analytical rigor to architect actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond.
As a cornerstone of our Strategic Foresight division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, government agencies, and global innovators to transform uncertainty into opportunity. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics while maintaining a relentless focus on human-centric outcomes, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-proof innovation priorities
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and visualizations for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate assumptions
- Monitor global signals (policy shifts, cultural movements, breakthrough innovations) for early trend detection
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Deep expertise in exponential technology trends and systemic change modeling
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi, scenario planning)
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or strategic frameworks