Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with business acumen to shape our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate complex data into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
Why this role matters: In an era of exponential change, your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and the autonomy to pioneer solutions for challenges not yet imagined.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for 5-10 year business planning cycles
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports synthesizing AI, biotech, and climate evolution impacts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market demands
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational adaptability in volatile futures
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership on emerging market dynamics
- Experience with horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, weak signal analysis)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)