Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Futurist Strategist to architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary leader who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our organization through the next frontier of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies, socioeconomic shifts, and cultural trends shaping 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term organizational planning
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into business roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops using future-back methodologies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive analytics for executive stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking and scenario planning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Experience with AI/ML impact assessment and ethical frameworks
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight