Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape tomorrow's innovations. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring deep analytical prowess and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop actionable roadmaps for the 2026 landscape.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an unshakeable passion for what's next. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to influence global industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to forecast technological, economic, and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for clients navigating disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future scenarios
- Author white papers and thought leadership on emerging paradigms
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory impacts on future business models
- Mentor junior futurists and build future-focused capabilities across organizations
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficient with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI trend analysis platforms
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience working with C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives