Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, where your insights will shape industry roadmaps and guide C-suite decisions. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to anticipate paradigm shifts and pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Why This Role Matters: As businesses accelerate into the next technological revolution, your expertise will illuminate pathways through uncertainty. You'll translate complex signals into actionable frameworks that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and validate emerging trends through 2026-2030
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and systemic risk assessment
- Author thought leadership publications and predictive models for industry transformation
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Translate foresight into commercial opportunities through partnership development
- Advocate ethical frameworks for emerging technologies and societal impact
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complexity for executive audiences
- Published author or speaker at global futurism/innovation conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable business impact