Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Futurist Analyst, where you'll decode emerging trends and shape tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map technological, societal, and economic shifts through 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep research with strategic foresight to guide our clients' long-term success in an accelerating future.
Located in San Francisco's innovation hub, you'll collaborate with industry pioneers to develop actionable intelligence on quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure. Your work will directly influence Fortune 500 companies navigating the 2026 digital transformation landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) and their 2026 commercial implications
- Develop scenario-based forecasts for global markets and regulatory environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into strategic roadmaps
- Produce high-impact reports and visualizations for C-suite executives
- Identify disruptive startups and investment opportunities targeting 2026 markets
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Represent the firm at global futurism conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or trend analysis
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js)
- Exceptional written communication for executive audiences
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts