Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. As a Strategic Futurist for 2026, you'll lead groundbreaking research and innovation initiatives that will redefine industries. We're seeking a visionary thinker to develop actionable frameworks for emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This role requires exceptional analytical prowess and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into strategic blueprints that drive our company's decade-long vision.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives to identify and analyze emerging trends through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for AI, biotech, and climate adaptation sectors
- Design and execute scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on future-proofing business models
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market needs
- Build and manage a global network of futurist researchers and industry experts
- Present future impact assessments to key stakeholders and investors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Proven track record of developing 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in quantitative trend analysis and qualitative scenario modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published author in futurism or strategic foresight publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)