Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategy Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect future-ready business strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation to navigate the complexities of 2026 and beyond.
As a key member of our Future Strategy Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors. Your mission: anticipate paradigm shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and translate foresight into actionable roadmaps that position organizations as market leaders in the rapidly evolving 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and quantify emerging trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for high-stakes industries (AI, biotech, climate resilience)
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Produce evidence-based trend reports with predictive analytics and market impact assessments
- Architect adaptive business models for volatile future environments
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent the firm at global futurism forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and foresight methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related quantitative field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight domains
- Proficiency in AI-powered trend analysis tools and predictive modeling platforms
- Track record of translating foresight into implemented business strategies