Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts that will define 2026. This high-impact role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, positioning our clients at the forefront of evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, your expertise will transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal paradigms pre-2026
- Develop predictive models for industry transformations and market evolution scenarios
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate futurist insights into 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Produce white papers and keynote presentations on 2026 technological and cultural forecasts
- Build cross-functional innovation labs with partners in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy
- Advocate for ethical foresight frameworks in emerging tech adoption
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating published 2020+ trend analyses or scenario-planning projects
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or climate tech convergence domains
- Proven ability to translate complex foresight into executable business strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred
- Experience with Delphi methodology and cross-industry trend synthesis