Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of innovation where we decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role demands visionary thinking to bridge cutting-edge technologies with human-centric solutions, ensuring our clients lead the next industrial revolution.
We seek a trailblazer who thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable strategies, and inspires cross-functional teams to execute future-proof initiatives. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps, market positioning, and organizational evolution in a rapidly changing landscape.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global trends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise clients navigating 2026 market transformations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-vision roadmaps and innovation priorities
- Produce thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynotes) positioning our agency as the 2026 strategy authority
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and competitive intelligence systems
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for emerging 2026 consumer and industrial needs
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year strategic roadmaps for 2025+ horizons
- Expertise in trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and Web3 ecosystems
- Advanced certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFMP, CFP) or equivalent strategic frameworks
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex futures into compelling executive narratives
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, CausalMapper) and predictive analytics platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision projects with measurable business impact