Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive consulting to help Fortune 500 companies navigate technological disruption and societal shifts. You'll work in our state-of-the-art innovation lab alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers, driving transformative initiatives that redefine industries.
We offer a competitive compensation package including equity, flexible work arrangements, and exclusive access to our global foresight network. If you're passionate about tomorrow's possibilities today, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts through proprietary foresight methodologies
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026+ for C-suite executives in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Author high-impact trend reports published in industry journals and executive briefings
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and World Economic Forum on future-focused initiatives
- Present findings to board members and government stakeholders at global forums
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary Horizon Scanning Framework
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech trends and their business implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level experience
- Published thought leadership in foresight or strategy publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Portfolio of 3+ future-focused strategic implementations