Job Description
Join Horizon Insights as a Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and transform industries through strategic foresight. This role blends data-driven analysis with creative innovation to position our clients at the forefront of 2026's technological and societal shifts.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop adaptive roadmaps that anticipate disruption and capitalize on untapped opportunities. Your insights will directly influence multi-million-dollar decisions and shape the future of global markets.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies, market shifts, and socioeconomic trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable strategic recommendations
- Produce high-impact visualizations and executive reports translating foresight into competitive advantage
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, conference keynotes, and media partnerships
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced analytical methodologies and future-proofing techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Management, Data Science, or equivalent with 8+ years of strategic planning experience
- Proven track record of developing successful 5+ year strategic roadmaps for tech or finance sectors
- Expertise in trend analysis, systems thinking, and scenario modeling methodologies
- Proficiency with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis) and AI-powered analytics platforms
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to distill complex concepts for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategy publications
- Experience advising C-suite teams on disruptive technology adoption and risk mitigation