Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group as we shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and craft actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 clients. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters, collaborating with AI researchers, behavioral economists, and industry disruptors. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses an insatiable curiosity about how quantum computing, neurotech, and climate innovations will reshape global markets by 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, social, and economic trends to develop 2026+ strategic scenarios for C-suite clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business roadmaps
- Author high-impact trend reports and predictive models using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Partner with R&D teams to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Present strategic visions at executive summits and industry conferences
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking and scenario planning techniques
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or market research with Fortune 500 clients
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling methodologies
- Proven track record of developing successful 3-5 year strategic frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate tech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex scenarios to diverse audiences
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFt, CFS) preferred