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 pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business intelligence, driving our clients' competitive advantage in an accelerating future. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, sustainability, and biotech sectors to navigate complex disruptions and unlock exponential growth opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and disruptive innovation, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop evidence-based innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into product development and strategic pivots
- Build proprietary scenario-planning models to stress-test business strategies against volatile futures
- Author thought leadership reports and keynote presentations on emerging paradigms
- Manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Advose C-suite executives on enterprise resilience and exponential growth opportunities
Qualifications
- 7+ years in foresight, innovation strategy, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of delivering strategic frameworks for 5-10 year horizons
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, and clean tech innovation ecosystems
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related quantitative field
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from the Association of Professional Futurists)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications