Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group to shape the future of strategic planning for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, requiring both analytical rigor and creative vision.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, sustainability, and human augmentation. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and drives innovation through strategic foresight frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario planning models for quantum computing adoption and workforce automation
- Design strategic roadmaps for metaverse integration and decentralized organizational structures
- Facilitate executive workshops on ethical AI governance and neurotechnology implications
- Produce foresight reports on climate adaptation and circular economy transformations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring long-term strategic resilience
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and Delphi methodology
- Published research on technological singularity or societal tipping points
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, TechScape)
- Experience with cross-industry futures mapping (tech, healthcare, energy)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight-to-strategy execution projects