Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-leading solutions. This role bridges technology, sociology, and business strategy to shape how organizations navigate the next paradigm shift. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and pioneer frameworks that define post-2025 industry standards. If you thrive at the intersection of exponential technologies and human-centric design, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps and adoption frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Author forward-looking white papers on metaverse economics and decentralized governance
- Design immersive innovation sprints with AR/VR prototyping labs
- Advocate for responsible innovation through policy briefings and industry panels
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams in future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, tech innovation, or futures research
- Proven expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Advanced certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP, APF)
- Fluency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ 5-year+ technology commercialization projects
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field