Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Insights Group seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology and human potential.
As a cornerstone of our foresight division, you'll translate complex signals into actionable strategies that position our organization at the vanguard of technological evolution. This role demands both analytical rigor and creative vision to navigate the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond.
We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence cutting-edge projects across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your expertise will directly impact how global enterprises prepare for the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends in technology, sociology, and economics to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and AI-human symbiosis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-ready strategic initiatives
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and trend briefings for C-suite stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for anticipated societal challenges
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Integrate foresight methodologies into product development lifecycle
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning with emphasis on emerging tech impact assessment
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and weak signal analysis
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)