Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group as we pioneer the next frontier of strategic innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect sustainable business models, and position industry leaders at the vanguard of tomorrow's economy. This role demands intellectual agility, cross-industry foresight, and the ability to transform abstract future scenarios into actionable blueprints.
As a cornerstone of our Strategic Futures Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies to anticipate paradigm shifts in technology, geopolitics, and consumer behavior. Your insights will directly shape multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and corporate transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotechnology) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-level executives to future-proof organizational capabilities
- Author high-impact whitepapers and thought leadership content for industry conferences
- Quantify future market potential through proprietary forecasting models and data synthesis
- Interface with venture capital partners to identify emerging investment vectors
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced foresight methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or innovation roles
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization skills with proficiency in Tableau/Power BI
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures or strategy journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight academy)