Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring you to anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts that will redefine industries by 2026.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate foresight into actionable business initiatives. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and market disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop predictive models for emerging market opportunities and risks
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Create innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present findings to board members and investors with compelling data narratives
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFSD) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations