Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll transform uncertainty into opportunity, guiding our organization through exponential change while shaping industries worldwide.
As part of our elite innovation team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, leading researchers, and disruptive startups to identify paradigm shifts before they reshape markets. This isn't just about predicting the future – it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to develop 3-5 year strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership, translating complex data into actionable strategies
- Build and maintain proprietary trend intelligence database using advanced analytics tools
- Author thought leadership whitepapers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Mentor cross-functional innovation champions in foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi method, and causal layered analysis
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis platforms (e.g., Trendalyzer, FuturistIQ)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on 2030+ transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating successful trend-to-strategy translation