Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. As a Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and societal shifts to prepare organizations for the 2026 horizon. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
We're seeking a thought leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient innovation roadmaps that position companies as industry pioneers. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess an uncanny ability to see what others miss, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, market shifts, and cultural trends to forecast 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and sustainability
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to help organizations navigate disruption
- Author high-impact trend reports and whitepapers published in industry journals
- Build cross-functional partnerships with R&D, product, and executive teams
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Proven track record of trend forecasting with measurable business impact
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and client workshops
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field preferred
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ major foresight projects