Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Vision Labs to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our decade-long innovation roadmap.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research institutions, and global thought leaders to develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to leave an indelible mark on the next generation of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms through 2026
- Develop scenario-plaking frameworks for quantum computing, AGI, and climate adaptation strategies
- Author annual 'Future State' reports with data-driven forecasts and strategic recommendations
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption and societal impact
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and future-focused think tanks
- Design organizational resilience protocols for systemic risks identified through trend analysis
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Foresight (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning with demonstrable impact on multi-year roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging domains: synthetic biology, neurotech, or quantum computing
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar premium outlets
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience with UN SDG frameworks and global policy impact assessment
- Portfolio of successful future-shaping initiatives in Fortune 500 environments