Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our organization's roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen to navigate the complexities of tomorrow's landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate future possibilities into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll be immersed in cutting-edge research, scenario planning, and stakeholder engagement to position our company as an industry leader in an ever-evolving digital ecosystem. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess an uncanny ability to connect disparate dots into coherent narratives, we invite you to lead our strategic foresight initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for 2026-2030 market evolution
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Translate complex technological trends into actionable business strategies
- Build and maintain an innovation ecosystem with academic and industry partners
- Produce quarterly foresight briefs and annual strategic roadmaps
- Mentor junior strategists in emerging methodologies and tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation roles
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Strong network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy