Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Inc. to architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with executive strategy to position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish seminal research on disruptive forces reshaping industries. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 5-year strategic foresight framework for 2026 market disruption
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership on AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Produce quarterly trend reports with actionable recommendations for product and investment strategy
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs for early signal detection
- Mentor a team of junior futurists using proprietary forecasting methodologies
- Present strategic briefings to board members and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Published research on emerging technologies or societal megatrends
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI-driven analytics
- Proven track record of influencing C-level strategy in Fortune 500 environments