Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as a 2026 Strategic Futurist. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and architect the future of innovation. Shape how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technologies. This role offers unparalleled impact in defining strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across tech, finance, and healthcare sectors.
Why this role matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, your expertise will directly influence trillion-dollar decisions. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent-holding engineers, and policy shapers to build actionable frameworks for what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop proprietary forecasting models using AI-driven analytics and scenario planning
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces for industry summits
- Facilitate C-suite workshops on future-proofing organizational structures
- Build cross-functional ecosystems with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA JPL
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Quantitative Forecasting
- 10+ years in strategic foresight roles at Big Tech (FAANG) or top-tier consultancies
- Published research on AI ethics, quantum applications, or climate tech disruption
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (GPT-4, Trendalyzer, Palantir Foundry)
- Track record of delivering $50M+ innovation initiatives
- Security clearance for government-accredited futurist programs