Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Insights Group's Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond, transforming foresight into actionable business strategies. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and innovation.
Drive organizational transformation by identifying disruptive patterns in AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to prepare enterprises for the exponential changes ahead.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to forecast 2026 market landscapes and technological inflection points
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models using proprietary data analytics
- Establish thought leadership through keynotes, whitepapers, and media engagements
- Mentor junior strategists while building the firm's 2026 foresight methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or future-focused research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Expertise in AI/ML trend analysis and exponential technologies
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategy publications