Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. As a Futurist & Innovation Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and lead cross-functional initiatives that will define 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping our organization's long-term trajectory while working with Fortune 500 clients on groundbreaking projects.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/social/economic trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership content
- Advain on M&A opportunities and future-proofing strategies
- Manage a $2M innovation incubation portfolio
- Represent company at global futurist conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented initiatives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or MBA
- Published research on 2030+ societal trends
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)