Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Inc. as we prepare businesses for the transformative landscape of 2026. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist & Strategic Innovation Consultant to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and guide organizations through tomorrow's opportunities. This role blends foresight, strategic planning, and cutting-edge technology to shape the future of industries worldwide.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop robust roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Your expertise will directly influence how organizations navigate AI disruption, sustainable transitions, and exponential technological shifts. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the future trajectory of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps for clients across fintech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models and workforce transformation
- Develop proprietary foresight frameworks using AI-powered trend analysis and scenario planning
- Present executive insights at high-stakes industry summits and publish thought leadership
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 adoption challenges
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and ethical innovation practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven experience developing 2026+ strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Expertise in AI ethics, sustainable tech, and exponential technologies (quantum, bio-engineering)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentations published in top-tier journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., APF, CPSR)