Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking a visionary Futures Research Lead to decode emerging trends across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure for our 2026 innovation roadmap. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on implementation, positioning you at the nexus of technological disruption and market transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives identifying disruptive technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate resilience and quantum computing adoption curves
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight findings into corporate strategy
- Curate proprietary trend databases using AI-powered analytics platforms
- Present strategic briefings to Fortune 500 clients on emerging paradigm shifts
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Published research on emerging technology impacts
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method)
- Security clearance eligibility for government projects