Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and transform emerging possibilities into market-leading realities. This pivotal role demands an architect of change who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy.
In this high-impact position, you'll lead our foresight initiatives, identifying paradigm-shifting trends that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable blueprints, ensuring our organization remains perpetually ahead of the curve. Your insights will directly shape our R&D priorities, investment strategy, and talent acquisition for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Develop quantitative trend analysis models using AI-driven forecasting tools
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technological paradigms
- Drive organizational culture transformation to embrace adaptive innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused business transformations
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication abilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIF, Foresight Practitioner)