Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, blending emerging technologies with sustainable human progress. This role demands a forward-thinker who can translate abstract possibilities into actionable business strategies while navigating global disruption vectors. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and climate resilience initiatives, shaping the decade's most transformative industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology foresight framework for enterprise strategy
- Lead scenario planning for quantum-AI integration and decentralized systems
- Conduct horizon scanning for climate-tech and neuro-advancements
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation roadmaps with ESG imperatives
- Author whitepapers on metaverse economics and sentient automation ethics
- Manage a $10M R&D portfolio for 2026-capable prototypes
- Represent the firm at Davos, Web Summit, and IEEE futures conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategy consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Advanced degree in Systems Theory, Futures Studies, or equivalent
- Portfolio of implemented 5-10 year strategic initiatives
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Experience with UN SDG alignment frameworks and B Corp certification