Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as a leader in the rapidly evolving technological and societal shifts of 2026. You will collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps that preempt market transformations and drive sustainable growth.
We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape high-stakes decisions, influence industry dialogues, and leave an indelible mark on how businesses prepare for the next frontier. If you thrive at the intersection of data, intuition, and strategic execution, this is your opportunity to define what comes next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future-readiness initiatives
- Author thought leadership pieces on emerging workforce paradigms and ethical tech adoption
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2026 consumer needs
- Quantify strategic risks/opportunities through predictive modeling and horizon scanning
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with demonstrable 2020-2025 impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi techniques, and trend impact analysis
- Published thought leadership on technology's societal implications
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term transformation
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ strategic frameworks implemented by major organizations