Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, shape our 5-year roadmap, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
As a cornerstone of our Strategy & Innovation division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, sustainability, and digital transformation sectors. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation, offering unparalleled resources to pioneer future-focused solutions.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026-2030 strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, climate tech)
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 clients to future-proof their business models
- Author quarterly trend briefs published in industry-leading journals
- Design immersive foresight simulations for executive decision-making processes
- Mentor junior analysts in future intelligence methodologies
- Identify emerging market opportunities worth $500M+ in potential value
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning with tech/sustainability focus
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and scenario modeling methodologies
- Published thought leadership in future trends (journal articles, whitepapers)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term disruption risks
- Strong network with futurist research communities (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)