Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Foresight Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. You'll leverage cutting-edge data analytics and scenario planning to guide our innovation pipeline, ensuring we stay ahead of market disruptions. This role combines rigorous research with creative problem-solving, offering the opportunity to directly influence organizational strategy in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive trend analysis across technology, social, economic, and political domains to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026
- Develop and maintain scenario-planning frameworks for 5-year strategic horizons
- Partner with executive leadership to translate foresight insights into actionable business strategies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-state opportunities
- Produce high-impact visualizations and reports communicating complex future scenarios
- Monitor horizon scanning signals and update strategic foresight models quarterly
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prioritize innovation investments aligned with 2026 market projections
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation planning with proven 5+ year horizon planning experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, Data Science, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis software
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-level executives
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing) and their societal impacts
- Portfolio demonstrating completed strategic foresight projects with measurable outcomes