Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Foresight Analyst. This pivotal role will decode emerging trends across technology, sustainability, and socio-economic shifts to shape our organization's future-proof strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable intelligence that anticipates global disruptions and identifies transformative opportunities before they enter mainstream discourse. If you possess an uncanny ability to connect disparate dots and translate complex future scenarios into strategic roadmaps, this is your chance to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market signals relevant to 2026-2030
- Develop quantitative and qualitative scenario models for geopolitical and technological evolution
- Produce executive-ready foresight briefings with predictive analytics and strategic recommendations
- Establish cross-functional innovation workshops to stress-test future assumptions
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate foresight insights into product development roadmaps and investment priorities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Economics, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation strategy
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling abilities for executive audiences
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures methodologies preferred