Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group as we shape the future landscape for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and architect transformative strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level advisory to prepare organizations for tomorrow's opportunities and disruptions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global macro-trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future-ready business strategies
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations for C-suite executives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Represent the firm at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts (e.g., AI adoption curves, regulatory changes)
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized systems
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Fluency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 C-suite on strategic pivots