Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation business models, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role merges deep technological foresight with actionable strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of data-driven analysis and creative innovation, translating complex futures into competitive blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for enterprise adaptation to quantum computing, AGI, and climate tech
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations for board-level stakeholders
- Facilitate cross-industry workshops on exponential technologies and their business implications
- Build predictive models for market evolution in decentralized economies and immersive digital realms
- Advolve CTOs on R&D prioritization for 2026-2030 technology roadmaps
- Represent the firm at global futurist conferences and thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record in forecasting tech disruption (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their socioeconomic implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex scenarios into executive narratives
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Horizon Scanning)
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological evolution
- Mastery of strategic planning frameworks (scenario planning, backcasting)