Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Vision Labs as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect tomorrow's technological landscape today. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing to define breakthrough innovations that will redefine industries by 2026.
As a cornerstone of our Innovation Division, you'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives to anticipate societal shifts, market disruptions, and technological inflection points. This role demands a rare blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive-level influence to transform futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps.
If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and possess the strategic acumen to navigate exponential change, your expertise could unlock humanity's next great leap forward.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech convergence patterns (AI/quantum/biotech) to identify 2026 market disruption opportunities
- Develop predictive models for industry transformation timelines and adoption curves
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Scenarios' workshops with C-suite executives and R&D teams
- Architect strategic roadmaps for exponential technology integration across product portfolios
- Monitor global policy/regulatory shifts affecting 2026 tech implementation landscapes
- Establish partnerships with frontier research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Present visionary briefings to investors and board members on 2026 strategic positioning
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Technology Strategy (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years experience in innovation strategy at Fortune 500 or high-growth tech firms
- Proven track record of forecasting technological disruption (showcase 3+ successful predictions)
- Deep expertise in at least two exponential technology domains (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Executive-level presentation skills with ability to articulate complex futures to stakeholders
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech trends (white papers, industry journals)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, scenario planning)