Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Visionaries Inc. as we shape the future of tomorrow, today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to lead our long-term planning initiatives for the next decade and beyond. This pivotal role demands an innovative thinker who can anticipate global trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts to position our organization at the forefront of 2026's evolving landscape.
As a cornerstone of our executive leadership, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, cross-functional teams, and industry disruptors to develop actionable roadmaps that transform foresight into competitive advantage. If you're passionate about creating tangible futures and thrive in environments where ambiguity is opportunity, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, technologies, and geopolitical factors impacting 2026
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks that inform multi-year corporate planning
- Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder consultations to align on future-state scenarios
- Create predictive models and scenario-planning tools for market evolution and disruption
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, conference presentations, and industry publications
- Oversee the integration of future intelligence into product development, market entry, and R&D initiatives
- Maintain a dynamic ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and academic partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term strategic frameworks
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, economics, technology policy, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations