Job Description
Join Horizon Insights at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to shape industries where technology, sustainability, and human experience converge.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to translate complex signals into actionable strategies. Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity, intellectual rigor, and the courage to challenge conventional wisdom.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights into strategic roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry summits
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions using emerging technologies
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and innovation pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven expertise in scenario modeling, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or strategic frameworks implemented by major organizations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Copenhagen Institute)