Job Description
Join Horizon Visionaries as we shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. This role sits at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and societal transformation, requiring a pioneer who can decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to build resilient futures, leveraging our proprietary foresight methodology to identify trillion-dollar opportunities before they materialize.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the bleeding edge of technological and social evolution, with a proven ability to distill complex futures into compelling narratives that drive organizational transformation. This is more than a job—it's a chance to architect the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts relevant to 2026-2030
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Create scenario-planning models for disruptive forces (quantum computing, neurotech, climate adaptation)
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives through immersive future-state simulations
- Build and mentor a global network of futurist practitioners and domain experts
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum applications, biotech convergence, or climate adaptation
- Proven track record of developing and implementing foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex futures into stakeholder narratives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or top-tier business media
- Experience leading high-impact teams in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
- Portfolio of successful future-state implementations driving measurable business outcomes