Job Description
Join Horizon Insights at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, data-driven analysis, and strategic innovation to position our organization as an industry trailblazer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future trends into actionable business strategies, driving sustainable growth in an evolving global market. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Partner with product and R&D teams to integrate emerging technologies into core business models
- Produce quarterly futurist reports and executive briefings on disruptive forces reshaping industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities and risks
- Design and implement predictive models for market evolution and consumer behavior shifts
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, conference presentations, and industry publications
- Monitor geopolitical, technological, and socio-economic indicators with impact on 2026+ planning
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with proficiency in visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic implications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable business impact