Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable business strategies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to position our company as the industry's thought leader.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and present strategic frameworks to global stakeholders. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological and societal transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Trend Forecasts with quantitative/qualitative analysis
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term business objectives
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech incubators
- Present visionary frameworks at industry conferences and investor summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams on future-proofing methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical, technological, and socio-cultural disruptors
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of publishing trend forecasts or thought leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Experience with AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotech convergence
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-shaping initiatives