Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for our Fortune 500 clients. This role combines predictive analytics, cultural anthropology, and technological foresight to shape business landscapes in the coming decade. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Innovation Lab, collaborating with AI researchers, design thinkers, and industry disruptors to build the future, today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across biotech, AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro-interfaces
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ market disruptions using proprietary data ecosystems
- Design strategic roadmaps for C-suite clients navigating exponential change
- Author thought leadership publications at Davos, TED, and peer-reviewed journals
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with quantum computing and synthetic biology teams
- Curate exclusive Future Forward Summit series for industry pioneers
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field with 7+ years experience
- Published portfolio of trend forecasting with documented impact on business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, Delphi Method, Cross-Impact Matrices)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record advising C-suite on 5-10 year strategic pivots
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Flourish) and AI trend analysis platforms
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios