Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Strategic Futurist. We seek a visionary professional to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and architect roadmaps for the next technological revolution. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations prepare for 2026 and beyond. You'll lead cross-functional teams through uncharted territories of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation while maintaining our competitive edge in an exponentially evolving world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends to forecast technological and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop actionable strategic frameworks for C-suite executives on emerging technologies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to stress-test organizational resilience against future disruptions
- Author high-impact white papers and thought leadership on future-proof business models
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with long-term market trajectories
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across operational and strategic domains
- Mentor junior analysts in advanced foresight methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or thought leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: AGI, quantum computing, biotech convergence
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive communication experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation