Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and develop transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on innovation leadership, positioning you at the nexus of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll partner with Fortune 500 enterprises to reimagine industries while shaping our own cutting-edge research methodologies.
Why this role matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, organizations need leaders who can navigate exponential change. You'll translate complex signals into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients thrive in an era of unprecedented transformation. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology and market trend forecasts using advanced scenario modeling and horizon scanning
- Design innovation roadmaps for clients in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate emerging risks
- Produce strategic whitepapers and executive briefings on future-proof business models
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Establish quantitative frameworks for measuring innovation maturity and future readiness
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for complex organizations
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or advanced degree in Strategic Foresight
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrices)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with proficiency in visualization tools (Tableau, Flourish)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state strategy implementations