Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Insights Group as our 2026 Strategic Futurist. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our clients at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. Join our elite team where your insights will directly influence Fortune 500 strategies and global innovation agendas.
As a cornerstone of our executive advisory practice, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to develop actionable 5-year roadmaps. We offer unparalleled resources, cutting-edge research tools, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and bold thinking. Your work will redefine how organizations prepare for the 2026 horizon and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic indicators, technological disruptions, and behavioral shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate future insights into product development and market expansion
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Build and maintain proprietary foresight databases using AI-driven trend analysis tools
- Advise executive leadership on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity identification
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and critical analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, Economics, or Technology Innovation (PhD/MSc preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level stakeholder influence
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals or industry publications
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or relevant advanced analytics credentials