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, architect next-generation solutions, and guide organizations through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. This role merges deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and produce high-impact scenario-planning frameworks that redefine industry standards. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating digital transformation
- Lead immersive foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Report' with validated trend forecasts
- Partner with R&D to incubate prototype solutions for 2026 use cases
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic variables impacting future markets
- Present findings at global innovation summits and industry forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate foresight with 2026+ trend experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year trend prediction implementations
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and system dynamics modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., from APF or Foresight Practitioners)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills