Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology-driven industries. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, transforming foresight into competitive advantage.
As a cornerstone of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to develop scenario-planning frameworks that position our clients ahead of market disruptions. Your work will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ technology adoption curves
- Produce forward-looking white papers for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive leadership
- Analyze global innovation ecosystems for emerging opportunities
- Design horizon-scanning methodologies for industry disruption
- Present strategic foresight at international innovation forums
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Expertise in quantitative trend modeling and scenario planning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record influencing enterprise-level strategy
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)