Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our Strategic Futurist - 2026 Vision Lead. Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of innovation where you'll architect the blueprint for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and transform foresight into actionable strategy. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative brilliance to navigate the complex intersection of technology, society, and market evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks targeting 2026 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and quantify disruptive technology vectors
- Produce high-impact scenario analyses for C-suite stakeholders and board members
- Establish quantitative models measuring innovation adoption curves and market inflection points
- Build and maintain proprietary trend intelligence ecosystem using AI-driven analytics
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor a specialized team of strategic analysts and futurist researchers
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing long-term (>5 year) strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent discipline
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Global network of innovation ecosystem stakeholders and futurist communities