Job Description
Join HorizonShift Labs as we architect the future. As our 2026 Vision Lead, you'll spearhead strategic foresight initiatives that redefine industries through emerging technologies. This premium role demands a visionary who can decode tomorrow's disruptions today, positioning our organization at the forefront of exponential innovation.
We seek a strategic architect with exceptional analytical rigor and creative intuition. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams in future-ready methodologies. Your work will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions and shape our legacy in the 2026 digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Lead executive workshops on exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Architect innovation pipelines for next-generation digital ecosystems
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable disruption forecasts
- Mentor teams in futures thinking methodologies and strategic foresight tools
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into commercialization opportunities
- Monitor global geopolitical and technological signals affecting 2026 landscape
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning with proven 5+ year horizon forecasting
- Expertise in emerging technologies (blockchain, neural interfaces, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in foresight publications or journals
- Experience with strategic foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi methods)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic implementations