Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as Horizon Vision Labs seeks a visionary Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and position our organization at the forefront of industry evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that leverage technological, social, and economic shifts, ensuring our competitive advantage in an accelerating future. If you thrive at the intersection of data-driven insights and bold innovation, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026 strategic scenarios using horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Produce high-impact foresight reports synthesizing technological, demographic, and geopolitical signals
- Design and implement innovation frameworks to accelerate adoption of emerging technologies
- Partner with R&D to prioritize investments in future-facing capabilities and infrastructure
- Deliver executive briefings translating complex future dynamics into actionable business strategies
- Establish metrics to validate foresight accuracy and strategic ROI
- Curate external partnerships with research institutions and innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year future-oriented strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend forecasting, and systems thinking methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for diverse stakeholders
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight