Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable growth pathways for our Fortune 500 clients. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage predictive analytics, behavioral economics, and cross-industry convergence mapping to shape the next decade of business innovation. Our team operates at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human-centric design, creating actionable futures that redefine industries.
This hybrid position offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite decision-making, cutting-edge research labs, and global thought leadership platforms. If you thrive at the nexus of foresight and execution, and possess a passion for demystifying tomorrow's opportunities, this is your moment to impact the trajectory of progress.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic shifts, technological disruptions, and socio-cultural evolutions to forecast 5-10 year industry transformations
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI ethics, climate resilience, and human augmentation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Author trend reports and white papers published in Future Horizons Journal and industry forums
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2030 UN Sustainable Goals
- Advocate for ethical innovation principles in boardroom discussions and policy advisory panels
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and predictive modeling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects with measurable impact
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or APF)
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation domains