Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Inc. to shape the future by mapping technological and societal trajectories toward 2026. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and architect roadmaps for industries at the inflection point of transformation.
As a 2026 Futurist, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation hubs to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, climate resilience, and human-machine interaction. This role demands intellectual curiosity, data-driven foresight, and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological, economic, and social megatrends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce high-impact trend reports and white papers published in industry journals
- Advise executive teams on strategic pivots and innovation investments
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, scientists, and thought leaders
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario modeling and quantitative forecasting methodologies
- Published thought leadership in technology or business futurism
- Proficiency in AI trend analysis tools and data visualization platforms
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations