Job Description
Shape the future as a Futurist & Innovation Strategist at Horizon Insights Group. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team of futurists, technologists, and creatives in crafting tomorrow's innovations today.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into organizational DNA, ensuring our clients stay ahead of accelerating change. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and strategy, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal trends with 2026 impact
- Develop innovation roadmaps and strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Produce foresight reports and trend briefs translating complex data into actionable insights
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, scientists, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology forecasting, and systems thinking
- Exceptional communication skills for complex stakeholder audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused projects or trend analyses