Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight analysis with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead rather than follow the future.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders. Your work will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational agility in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify and validate disruptive trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation and innovation
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into 5-year roadmaps
- Design and facilitate foresight workshops for executive stakeholders
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for board-level decision-making
- Establish cross-functional innovation pipelines aligned with future market demands
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and emerging technology assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Experience publishing thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities