Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Inc. and shape the future! We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist & Strategic Planner to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable strategic planning to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies and market disruptions.
As the architect of our long-term vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode complex signals from global markets, technological shifts, and societal changes. Your expertise will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's success stories today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging trends, technologies, and disruptive forces to forecast 2026+ market scenarios
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, sustainability, and demographic shifts
- Produce actionable foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future opportunities
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify strategic partnership opportunities
- Translate complex data into compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders
- Advise on risk mitigation strategies for potential 2026 disruptions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Strong data visualization and predictive modeling capabilities
- Deep understanding of emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing executable future-focused strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders