Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role merges foresight analysis with actionable strategy, positioning our clients as industry pioneers in an era of exponential change.
Why This Role Matters: As technology accelerates and societal paradigms shift, organizations need navigators who can distinguish signal from noise. You'll shape how Fortune 500 leaders prepare for 2026's AI-driven markets, sustainable transitions, and workforce evolution.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients in tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Conduct quantitative trend analysis using predictive modeling and machine learning tools
- Facilitate executive workshops translating future insights into actionable 3-5 year roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports on 2026 market opportunities and risk vectors
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state business models
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with 2026+ horizon experience
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, or bio-integration
- Proven track record of translating future trends into billion-dollar market opportunities
- Advanced proficiency in foresight tools: horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and scenario planning
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or sustainability transitions
- Exceptional storytelling skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations