Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group as we shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies for our global clients. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable development by 2026 and beyond.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research scientists, and product designers to build resilient future-proof roadmaps. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions across Fortune 500 companies, helping them navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends in AI, quantum computing, and climate tech to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients facing exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author white papers and executive briefs on future-state technologies
- Build and maintain an expert network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Advise clients on ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Present strategic insights at industry conferences and executive summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology trends (portfolio required)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic transformation