Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As a 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect the blueprint for our company's next evolution by decoding emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and paradigm shifts. This visionary role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving 2026 ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast market opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks that prepare the organization for potential future states
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for anticipated challenges
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership positioning the company as a futurist authority
- Monitor horizon scanning methodologies and competitive futures landscapes
- Design immersive foresight workshops for stakeholders across global markets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or disruptive innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing future-state scenarios that influenced organizational strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis, technological forecasting, and systems thinking
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Experience facilitating C-level foresight workshops across diverse industries
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or strategic foresight frameworks