Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. As a 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and architect the future landscape for Fortune 500 clients. This visionary role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity and collaborative innovation in a dynamic, award-winning environment.
At Horizon Insights, we're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Your insights will directly influence multi-year strategic roadmaps for industry leaders, shaping how they navigate technological, social, and economic shifts through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends (AI, climate tech, biotech, etc.) to develop 2026 strategic scenarios
- Design and lead bespoke foresight workshops for C-suite executives across sectors
- Author high-impact trend reports and horizon-scanning briefs with actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to identify breakthrough innovation opportunities
- Build and maintain a proprietary global network of futurists and domain experts
- Present strategic insights at executive summits and industry conferences
- Develop quantifiable frameworks for measuring future readiness
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis or thought leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ strategic impact for organizations