Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions and translate foresight into actionable plans.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors to identify paradigm shifts. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, leveraging data-driven methodologies to deconstruct complex future scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal shifts to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Produce foresight reports synthesizing quantitative data and qualitative trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating future insights into innovation roadmaps
- Monitor global signals (policy, R&D, cultural shifts) for early opportunity detection
- Advise product teams on future-proofing technologies and market positioning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts