Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group to shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends and drive transformative initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal changes, translating foresight into actionable roadmaps. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled opportunities to pioneer cutting-edge methodologies while mentoring a global team of futurists and analysts.
What makes this role extraordinary? You'll have direct influence on multi-billion dollar decisions while working with Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible remote work options, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain horizon-scanning frameworks identifying disruptive trends through 2026+ across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Create strategic foresight reports and scenario-planning models for executive stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation roadmaps and R&D priorities
- Build and manage a global network of industry experts and academic partners for trend validation
- Present findings to C-suite clients through compelling visual storytelling and data-driven narratives
- Mentor junior futurists while advancing organizational foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Exceptional command of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis software
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation (white papers, journals)
- Experience presenting to executive audiences across multiple industries
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their societal implications