Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Insights Group. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will define 2026. This high-impact role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our organization's decade-long strategic roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present breakthrough insights to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts affecting 2026 markets
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario models for 5-year planning cycles
- Lead innovation workshops with executive teams to translate future insights into actionable strategies
- Produce trend reports and predictive analytics for board-level decision-making
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Advain product development teams on future-proofing features and capabilities
- Present future outlooks at global conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology adoption curves
- Proven track record of translating future insights into successful business strategies
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills with executive audiences
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (preferred)