Job Description
Join our elite team as the 2026 Futurist Strategist, where you'll architect tomorrow's business landscape today. At Horizon Insights Group, we're redefining innovation by anticipating seismic shifts in technology, society, and markets. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to shape client strategies for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our partners lead in an era of unprecedented transformation.
As a cornerstone of our forward-thinking division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, decoding emerging trends into actionable blueprints. Your work will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions in AI ethics, sustainable infrastructure, and decentralized economies. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 strategic foresight reports analyzing disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating 2026 market volatility
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models and workforce transformation
- Establish quantitative metrics for 2026 innovation readiness and competitive advantage
- Author thought leadership pieces on metaverse economics, quantum computing applications, and climate resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-viable solutions in emerging tech verticals
- Present strategic recommendations to executive boards and investor forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or corporate innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or MBA with specialization
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and Web3 ecosystems
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or equivalent tier
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Experience advising on regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies