Job Description
Join Horizon Insights as a Futurist Strategist and shape the trajectory of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and architect tomorrow's solutions. This role sits at the intersection of technology, society, and human potential, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop long-term strategic roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and mitigate existential risks. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions in sectors from biotechnology to quantum computing.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-cultural trends to forecast 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating AI-driven disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future-proof business strategies
- Produce high-impact reports and visualizations translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Advolve in C-suite strategy sessions as the primary futurist voice
- Build proprietary foresight methodologies and trend-detection systems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of publishing foresight frameworks or trend reports
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into compelling narratives
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-strategy implementations