Foresight analyst

Job Overview:

• Performs analysis of industry and technological trends to uncover emerging shifts, disruptions, and weak signals across various sectors
• Proficient in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and foresight mapping to visualize potential futures and strategic turning points
• Models technology evolution trajectories, including S curves, adoption cycles, and maturity assessments, to predict impacts and timing
• Integrates cross-domain data—market, technological, social, and regulatory—into actionable foresight frameworks and strategic roadmaps
• Expert in creating foresight maps, technology radars, and future state visioning tools that steer innovation strategy, R&D prioritization, and long-term organizational planning amidst uncertainty

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of industry, market, and technology trends to identify emerging shifts, disruptions, and weak signals across sectors
• Engage in horizon scanning to track advancements in technology, regulatory changes, societal trends, and competitive dynamics
• Design and facilitate scenario planning exercises to assess potential future business and technology landscapes
• Possess strong expertise in technology trend analysis, strategic foresight, and methodologies related to future studies
• Demonstrate experience in horizon scanning, scenario planning, technology forecasting, and innovation strategy
• Hold knowledge of technology lifecycle models, technology maturity assessments, adoption frameworks, and innovation ecosystems
• Exhibit the ability to analyze substantial volumes of qualitative and quantitative data from various sources
• Show proficiency in developing technology radars, foresight maps, strategic roadmaps, and future state frameworks

Technical Qualifications:

• Experience in horizon scanning, scenario planning, technology forecasting, and innovation strategy
• Familiarity with technology lifecycle models, technology maturity assessments, adoption frameworks, and innovation ecosystems
• Adept at analyzing large sets of qualitative and quantitative data from diverse sources
• Skilled in creating technology radars, foresight maps, strategic roadmaps, and frameworks for future states
• Exemplary research, analytical, visualization, and stakeholder communication abilities
• Experience working collaboratively with senior leadership, product teams, innovation teams, and R&D departments

Additional Duties:

• Possess a strategic mindset with a focus on long-term planning
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies including AI, automation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital transformation
• Ability to function effectively in uncertain and rapidly changing environments
• Skilled at translating complex future trends into actionable business strategies and investment priorities

Preferred Expertise:

Domain->LifeSciences->Research & Development