Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and guide organizations through transformative change. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical strategy to position clients at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Why You'll Love This Role: Work with Fortune 500 companies to shape their 2026+ roadmaps, access exclusive innovation labs, and lead cross-functional teams in building tomorrow's today.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026+ industry trends through data-driven analysis and scenario planning
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-facing solutions
- Conduct executive workshops on emerging technologies and disruption
- Author thought leadership reports on long-term market shifts
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate futurism into product development
- Advose C-suite on resilience strategies for 2026+ challenges
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futurism
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and foresight methodologies
- Proven track record of translating future insights into actionable strategies
- Strong background in AI, biotech, or sustainable tech ecosystems
- Certification in Futures Thinking or equivalent formal training
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Experience with innovation frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking, Blue Ocean Strategy)