Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy to position us at the forefront of emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze technological, social, and economic trends shaping 2026+ markets
- Develop comprehensive innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year strategic objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-facing solutions
- Partner with C-suite to integrate foresight into corporate planning
- Author thought leadership reports on disruptive technologies
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation impact and ROI
- Curate strategic partnerships with emerging tech incubators
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Proven success translating foresight into scalable business models
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or MBA
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics
- Exceptional communication skills for executive stakeholder management
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFPS) preferred