Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Futurist Strategist to shape the landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional industries, and architect tomorrow's business paradigms. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy development for Fortune 500 clients navigating the post-2025 technological and societal shifts.
At the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, you'll lead high-stakes foresight initiatives that redefine competitive advantage. Our collaborative environment encourages bold ideas and rapid prototyping of future scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ trend reports across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adapting to post-quantum computing realities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on metaverse and Web3 integration
- Produce predictive analytics models using proprietary foresight frameworks
- Collaborate with R&D teams to commercialize emerging technologies
- Present future-state blueprints at industry summits and investor forums
- Mentor junior analysts in horizon scanning methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing trend reports with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on disruptive market shifts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Portfolio of published futurist work (whitepapers, keynotes, books)