Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futures Research Lead at Horizon Analytics Group. We're seeking a strategic thinker to map emerging technology trends, market shifts, and societal transformations that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of data science, strategic foresight, and innovation, requiring you to translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
As a pioneer in our Futures Research division, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to anticipate disruptive forces, identify untapped opportunities, and build resilient roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. You'll lead high-impact research initiatives, develop predictive models, and present insights to C-suite executives shaping tomorrow's markets.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-year futures research frameworks for 2026+ horizon scanning
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and market disruption vectors
- Develop predictive models using scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Produce executive-ready strategic briefings and scenario roadmaps for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into product innovation
- Establish industry partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Data Science, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or technology research
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and predictive modeling
- Proven ability to communicate complex future scenarios to executive audiences
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published research or thought leadership on emerging technologies