Job Description
Join NextHorizon Labs as we shape the future of human progress. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for tomorrow's challenges. This role blends foresight with execution, guiding our R&D roadmap toward transformative technologies. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to develop frameworks that redefine industries. We offer unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge resources, and a culture where audacious ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to identify disruptive opportunities post-2025
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AI integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to incubate moonshot projects
- Present foresight reports to C-suite and venture capital partners
- Build predictive models for societal and technological inflection points
- Curate an annual 2026 Tech Horizon Summit
- Advise product teams on future-proofing commercial offerings
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Innovation Management
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 or top-tier VC
- Published research on 4th Industrial Revolution impacts
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Track record of launching $100M+ innovation initiatives
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Speaking engagements at Davos, TED, or equivalent forums