Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our organization's innovation roadmap in an era of unprecedented change.
As a key member of our leadership team, you'll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify paradigm shifts, develop future scenarios, and translate insights into actionable strategies. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, with a passion for shaping what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, social shifts, and market disruptions to forecast 2026+ landscape
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Translate foresight insights into product/service development opportunities
- Establish KPIs for innovation initiatives and track progress against future benchmarks
- Author thought leadership reports on future trends and disruptive forces
- Partner with R&D and product teams to embed future-ready capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record developing future scenarios and innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience facilitating C-level strategic planning sessions
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategies
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred