Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our brand as the industry's thought leader for the next decade. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution to turn future possibilities into market reality.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks for navigating disruptive forces, while inspiring cross-functional teams to embrace exponential change. If you're passionate about building the future and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive foresight ecosystem for 2026+ trends across AI, biotech, and digital transformation
- Produce strategic whitepapers and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Design innovation frameworks to integrate future-proofing into product development cycles
- Present strategic insights to investors, partners, and industry thought leaders
- Mentor junior futurists and build a world-class foresight capability within the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)