Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy to position our company at the vanguard of technological evolution.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment priorities, and market expansion strategies for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging technologies including quantum computing and neuro-interfaces
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future-vision priorities
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on 2026 industry disruptions
- Advise executive team on scenario planning for regulatory and ethical implications of future tech
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of successfully predicting and commercializing emerging trends
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders and technical teams
- Portfolio published futurist research or trend forecasting projects