Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist, where you'll shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and develop actionable roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to guide our clients through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, present at global forums, and publish industry-defining whitepapers that redefine the future of business and technology.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and socio-economic trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product innovation and business strategy
- Produce high-impact reports and visualizations for executive audiences and industry publications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and policy influencers
- Advocate ethical innovation principles in emerging technology adoption strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership in top-tier business/tech publications (Harvard Business Review, etc.)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and qualitative research frameworks
- Demonstrated experience advising C-suite on long-term strategy transformation
- Portfolio of 3+ successful foresight projects with measurable business impact