Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future! We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist & Strategic Planner to lead transformative initiatives shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving innovation across emerging tech domains.
In this dynamic position, you'll decode complex global signals, develop future scenarios, and translate visionary concepts into tangible business strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and industry disruptors to position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop multi-generational strategic scenarios and roadmaps for emerging markets
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Analyze geopolitical, economic, and environmental megatrends affecting long-term strategy
- Build quantitative forecasting models for emerging technology adoption curves
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused business transformation
- Partner with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market needs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field; PhD preferred
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Proven track record of translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, climate tech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders and diverse audiences
- Published author in foresight or strategic innovation domains