Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our organization's strategic roadmap in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and pioneer frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy while obsessing over what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ landscape
- Develop innovation roadmaps and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for emerging markets
- Author high-impact thought leadership reports and trend briefings for stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify future market opportunities through data-driven modeling
- Champion human-centered design principles in all future-state initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ innovation initiatives launched to market