Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect long-term frameworks for 2026 and beyond. This role demands radical imagination paired with actionable execution, shaping how industries adapt to exponential technological shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging trends from quantum computing to biotech convergence, translating foresight into market-ready strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop scenario-planning models, identify disruptive opportunities, and mitigate systemic risks. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for 2026+ using trend analysis and forecasting methodologies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human augmentation
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for emerging market gaps
- Advocate for ethical innovation frameworks in policy discussions
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and critical thinking
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and geopolitical implications on innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or technology innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of publishing influential foresight research (e.g., WEF reports, MIT Tech Review)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS, CFS) or equivalent practical experience
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning deliverables for 2025+ horizons