Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond, shaping our client's competitive edge in an era of unprecedented transformation.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, leveraging data-driven insights to anticipate technological, societal, and economic shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop adaptive strategies that turn future uncertainties into actionable opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) to identify 2026 business implications
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready roadmaps
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for executive decision-making
- Monitor emerging technologies and disruptors through horizon scanning
- Build quantitative forecasting models for market evolution
- Advain on innovation portfolio allocation for 2026 market entry
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proven track record of translating trends into business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and quantitative forecasting
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Published thought leadership on future trends (e.g., MIT Sloan, HBR)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)