Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, positioning our clients ahead of disruption in an evolving global marketplace.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, sustainability, and human augmentation sectors. Your insights will directly shape multi-year roadmaps while championing ethical innovation frameworks that balance technological advancement with societal impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Author executive briefings on disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Champion ethical AI and human-centric design principles in all deliverables
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of delivering executive-level strategic recommendations
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in futures studies (e.g., CFCS) or equivalent practical experience
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with complex technical concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend reports or scenario frameworks