Job Description
Join Horizon Futures Collective as a 2026 Vision Strategist and architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging trends and transform insights into actionable strategies that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, where your foresight will shape products, services, and societal frameworks for 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to develop future-proof roadmaps that anticipate disruptions and position our clients as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and validate emerging trends impacting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for high-impact industries (AI, biotech, climate, space)
- Translate complex future projections into strategic business roadmaps for executive stakeholders
- Author white papers and thought leadership content on paradigm-shifting technologies
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-state opportunities
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic pioneers
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and data synthesis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic plans for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systemic modeling frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Published author or keynote speaker on future-oriented topics
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-state implementations