Job Description
Are you ready to architect tomorrow's reality? Horizon Insights Group is seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 vision planning. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, anticipate disruptive technologies, and transform foresight into actionable strategies that will redefine our industry landscape.
In this exclusive position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and innovation labs to map multi-year horizons, conduct horizon-scanning analyses, and develop future-proof roadmaps. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape organizational evolution and market leadership.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives across technology, societal, and economic domains
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts
- Present future insights to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist thought leaders and innovators
- Translate future trends into product roadmaps and business opportunities
- Author thought leadership publications and industry trend reports
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Track record of translating foresight into measurable business outcomes
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- Certification in futurist methodologies (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications