Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group, where we pioneer tomorrow's solutions today. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends, design visionary roadmaps, and shape the future landscape for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution to prepare businesses for the transformative year 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology, society, and business evolution.
Our award-winning team operates at the forefront of innovation, offering unmatched exposure to AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech breakthroughs. Enjoy hybrid work flexibility, unlimited professional development, and the opportunity to influence how the world will operate in 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends (AI, climate tech, biotech) to forecast 2026 industry shifts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients preparing for 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-readiness strategies
- Author thought leadership reports on 2026 technological and societal inflection points
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Maintain proprietary trend database with real-time 2026 predictive analytics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of delivering 5+ year strategic roadmaps for enterprises
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends (white papers, books, keynotes)
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Trend Hunter, Foresight Platform)