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Foresight analyst

Date Posted: Oct 14, 2026

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    Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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    Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
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    Career Level: Entry Level
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    Apply Before: Dec 07, 2026

Job Description

Conducts industry and technology trend analysis to identify emerging shifts, disruptions, and weak signals across sectors. Skilled in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and foresight mapping to visualize plausible futures and strategic inflection points.

Models technology evolution trajectories (S-curves, adoption cycles, maturity assessments) to anticipate impact and timing. Synthesizes cross-domain data — market, technological, social, regulatory — into actionable foresight frameworks and roadmaps.

Skilled in developing foresight maps, technology radars, and future-state visioning tools that guide innovation strategy, R&D prioritization, and long-term organizational planning amid uncertainty.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct industry, market, and technology trend analysis to identify emerging shifts, disruptions, and weak signals across sectors.
  • Perform horizon scanning to monitor advancements in technology, regulatory changes, societal trends, and competitive landscapes.
  • Develop and facilitate scenario planning exercises to evaluate potential future business and technology environments.
  • Strong expertise in technology trend analysis, strategic foresight, and future studies methodologies.
  • Experience in horizon scanning, scenario planning, technology forecasting, and innovation strategy.
  • Knowledge of technology lifecycle models, technology maturity assessments, adoption frameworks, and innovation ecosystems.
  • Ability to analyze large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data from diverse sources.
  • Proficiency in developing technology radars, foresight maps, strategic roadmaps, and future-state frameworks.

Technical requirements

  • Experience in horizon scanning, scenario planning, technology forecasting, and innovation strategy.
  • Knowledge of technology lifecycle models, technology maturity assessments, adoption frameworks, and innovation ecosystems.
  • Ability to analyze large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data from diverse sources.
  • Proficiency in developing technology radars, foresight maps, strategic roadmaps, and future-state frameworks.
  • Excellent research, analytical, visualization, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Experience collaborating with senior leadership, product teams, innovation teams, and R&D organizations.

Additional responsibilities

  • Strategic thinking and long-term planning mindset.
  • Strong understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, automation, cloud, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital transformation.
  • Ability to operate effectively in uncertain and rapidly evolving environments.
  • Skilled in translating complex future trends into practical business strategies and investment priorities.

Preferred skills

  • Domain › LifeSciences › Research & Development

About the role

  • Role: Principal Consultant
  • Experience: 8 - 16 years
  • Education: Bachelor of Engineering

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Infosys
Infosys · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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