Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. As a Futurist Strategy Consultant, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and design transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary minds to bridge innovation with actionable strategy for Fortune 500 clients.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech district, you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neuroscientists, and climate tech pioneers to shape tomorrow's industries today. This role offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge research and executive-level impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into executable strategies
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and thought leadership for C-suite decision-makers
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 deployment
- Monitor global geopolitical shifts and their implications on long-term business models
- Present findings to executive boards using immersive data visualization tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or innovation strategy with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Proficiency in futures forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Strong background in at least one emerging tech domain: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AI ethics
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex concepts into executive narratives
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist or strategy journals
- Experience with immersive tech (AR/VR) for strategic visualization