Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural anthropology, and technological foresight to position our brand as the undisputed leader in 2026's digital frontier.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate complex signals into actionable strategies, ensuring our innovations anticipate market shifts by 3-5 years. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business evolution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market trends across tech, consumer behavior, and regulatory landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging disruptors and opportunity vectors
- Produce quarterly horizon scanning reports with quantitative and qualitative foresight
- Architect strategic roadmaps that position company for 2026 competitive advantage
- Partner with R&D to validate future-facing innovations through prototype testing
- Present strategic recommendations to executive board with compelling data visualization
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and maintain trend intelligence database
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into executive narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight implementations