Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and guide organizations through transformative technological and societal shifts. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to forecast 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks
- Collaborate with R&D teams to incubate prototype solutions
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives at industry summits
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Experience with Delphi methods and horizon scanning techniques
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic frameworks