Job Description
Join Horizon Insights at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to prepare our organization for the seismic shifts of the next decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging technologies, societal trends, and market disruptions. Your work will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and long-term corporate resilience. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop actionable strategic frameworks translating future scenarios into near-term business priorities
- Partner with R&D teams to accelerate adoption of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Present visionary insights to executive leadership and board members through compelling narratives
- Build and lead a cross-functional future-readiness taskforce across global operations
- Author annual 'Future State' reports influencing $500M+ investment portfolios
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven track record of translating future trends into executable business plans
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, Web3, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related technical field
- Published thought leadership in foresight or strategy publications
- Experience building scenario planning frameworks for Fortune 500 companies