Job Description
Join Horizon Insights as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the future of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and build actionable strategies for the post-2025 landscape. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, where you'll pioneer solutions for industries undergoing radical transformation.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 clients to anticipate disruptions in AI ethics, climate adaptation, and human augmentation. We offer competitive compensation, cutting-edge research resources, and the autonomy to redefine strategic frameworks for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in quantum computing, biotechnology, and decentralized systems to forecast 2026-2030 industry shifts
- Develop scenario-planning models for clients navigating post-2025 regulatory and technological disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable business strategies
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging ethical frameworks for autonomous systems
- Design predictive analytics dashboards using proprietary Horizon Insights forecasting tools
- Advocate for sustainable innovation practices in client transformation roadmaps
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies and trend synthesis
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of developing actionable scenarios for complex global systems
- Expertise in AI ethics, climate resilience, or human-machine integration frameworks
- Strong proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or technology impact topics
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Fluency in emerging tech standards (ISO/IEC 23843, IEEE 7000-2022)