Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 roadmap development. This pivotal role requires exceptional foresight to anticipate market shifts, technological disruptions, and societal transformations that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to build actionable strategic frameworks that turn future possibilities into competitive advantages.
We offer an unparalleled environment where your analytical brilliance meets creative innovation. Our state-of-the-art incubation lab provides resources to prototype future-forward solutions while our global network offers unparalleled access to industry thought leaders. This is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Lead executive workshops to translate future insights into actionable business strategies
- Build predictive models for emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI) and their market impacts
- Produce high-impact white papers and thought leadership positioning clients as industry pioneers
- Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists, economists, and industry specialists
- Present findings to C-suite executives and boards with compelling data visualizations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for cutting-edge research
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Planning, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with proven executive communication track record
- Published thought leadership in reputable business or technology publications
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS, CFSP) strongly preferred