Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a strategic thinker who will decode emerging trends, forecast disruptive technologies, and shape our organization's 3-year roadmap. This pivotal role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to prepare our enterprise for the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026.
Why join us? We're a cutting-edge innovation lab where your insights directly influence product development, market positioning, and strategic investments. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional workshops, and present findings to global stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts affecting 2026
- Develop quantitative trend models using predictive analytics and scenario planning frameworks
- Author forward-looking strategy briefs for executive leadership and board committees
- Lead innovation workshops with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic foresight findings at international conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis, strategic planning, or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and quantitative forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, climate tech, and metaverse development trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting complex insights to non-technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful foresight projects with measurable impact