Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future! We seek a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist who will decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform speculative possibilities into actionable strategies.
As the architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present disruptive frameworks to global stakeholders. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams to prepare for alternative futures
- Design innovation frameworks for sustainable business models in circular economies
- Present visionary blueprints to investors, partners, and board members
- Monitor horizon scanning metrics and update strategic foresight quarterly
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)