Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Futurist Strategist to shape how organizations prepare for the 2026 horizon. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This role bridges cutting-edge research with practical strategy development, working directly with C-suite executives to build resilient, future-ready enterprises. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to architect tomorrow's success today.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026 market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models and operational resilience
- Author executive briefings and predictive reports quantifying 2026 market opportunities and risks
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation roadmaps with 5-year future-state projections
- Build and maintain a proprietary foresight database tracking exponential technology adoption curves
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies in 2026 contexts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation roles with 2026+ focus
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and backcasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) adoption trajectories
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry disruption trends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight academy) required