Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends transforming the 2026 landscape. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our clients at the forefront of disruption.
You'll lead scenario-planning initiatives, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and translate complex futures into actionable business strategies. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) and their impact on industries through 2030
- Develop proprietary foresight frameworks and future scenario models
- Lead client workshops on innovation roadmaps and strategic pivots
- Produce high-impact trend reports with quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate emerging technology applications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurist thought leaders
- Advise C-suite executives on future-proofing organizational strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published research on technological or societal transformation
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI)