Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group and shape the future! We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business opportunities. In this pivotal role, you'll work with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation roadmaps while navigating the complexities of 2026's technological landscape. If you're passionate about foresight, disruption, and creating tomorrow's solutions today, we want you to lead our innovation agenda.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work scenarios
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype emerging technology applications
- Monitor geopolitical and market shifts affecting innovation ecosystems
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Exceptional scenario planning and trend analysis capabilities
- Experience facilitating executive workshops across industries
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains