Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Vision Labs to architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps for the next generation of digital transformation.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and rewards bold thinking with unparalleled growth opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Present trend analyses to executive stakeholders with data-driven visualizations and compelling narratives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces positioning our brand as the industry futurist authority
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 5-10 year technology roadmaps
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or Strategic Innovation
- Minimum 7 years experience in corporate strategy consulting or tech foresight roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing long-range strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analyses or scenario planning projects