Job Description
Join Horizon Visionaries as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking an innovative thinker to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role requires you to bridge cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning our clients as pioneers in an accelerating future.
You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning, partner with C-suite executives to future-proof operations, and develop proprietary frameworks for anticipating disruption. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to architect the next decade of competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends and technological accelerants to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop predictive models for market disruption and competitive threats
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning
- Create strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing implications
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce proprietary foresight reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Mentor junior futurists while building external thought leadership platforms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS) strongly preferred