Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs as a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and develop actionable roadmaps for the next generation of breakthrough innovations. This senior role blends deep technical foresight with strategic business acumen, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts across AI, biotech, and quantum computing. Collaborate with C-suite executives to shape product roadmaps while maintaining competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for futurist research, including access to proprietary trend-simulation platforms and exclusive industry forecasting datasets. You'll lead cross-functional teams through uncertainty, transforming complex data into strategic imperatives that position our organization as a market disruptor through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves across verticals
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying disruptive innovations
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for quantum AI integration
- Partner with R&D to prioritize breakthrough projects with 2026 commercialization targets
- Lead executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Establish KPIs for emerging technology ROI and risk mitigation
- Author thought leadership pieces on 2026 industry transformation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of predicting tech market shifts (2018-2023 validated)
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Technology Roadmapping
- Published work on AI/biotech convergence or quantum computing applications
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ technology impact assessments