Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect long-term roadmaps, and guide organizations through the next paradigm shift. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond. Work alongside world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where we're redefining how businesses prepare for the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging global trends in technology, sustainability, and societal shifts to forecast 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready initiatives
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and trend briefs for board-level decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and industry conference presentations
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for multinational corporations
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred