Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Group as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to navigate emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking strategist who can translate tomorrow's possibilities into actionable business strategies today.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations affecting 2026 and beyond. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment priorities, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive foresight frameworks for 2026+ scenarios across tech, climate, and socio-economic domains
- Produce quarterly horizon scanning reports identifying emerging risks and opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into strategic planning cycles
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions addressing 2026 market demands
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track organizational progress
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership platforms
- Mentor innovation teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of developing actionable 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures studies preferred
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and foresight methodologies
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications