Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business intelligence, shaping how organizations navigate exponential technological shifts. You'll operate at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable futures, delivering foresight that drives competitive advantage.
We offer an unparalleled environment where your expertise directly influences C-suite decisions and industry paradigms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent holders, and serial innovators while accessing proprietary data streams and global intelligence networks. This is more than a role—it's your platform to define the next decade's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts (2026-2030)
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating AI, quantum computing, and climate resilience
- Produce executive foresight reports with predictive analytics and risk mitigation pathways
- Facilitate C-level workshops on exponential technology adoption and organizational transformation
- Build proprietary forecasting models using proprietary AI-driven trend analysis platforms
- Represent the firm at global innovation summits and policy advisory boards
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies and critical thinking frameworks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 100 clients
- Proven track record of published trend forecasts that influenced business strategy
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology) and their societal implications
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into executive narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic transformations implemented by client organizations
- Security clearance eligibility for high-stakes advisory engagements