Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design disruptive business models, and steer our organization toward the transformative landscape of 2026. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with strategic execution to position us as industry pioneers.
Why This Role Matters: In a world accelerating toward AI singularity, quantum computing, and biotech revolutions, you'll be the compass guiding our innovation journey. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and market expansion plans for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, socioeconomic shifts, and regulatory changes to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI ethics, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-focused solutions and validate market viability
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives and board members with data-driven insights
- Build partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry thought leaders
- Author thought leadership content on future-focused business transformation
- Oversee innovation portfolio allocation across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and Web3 domains
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 experience
- Deep expertise in at least two future-critical domains: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or climate tech
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services with $50M+ revenue impact
- Advanced degree in relevant field (Foresight, Systems Engineering, Computational Biology) or equivalent
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future studies or technology forecasting
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Global mindset with experience navigating cross-cultural innovation ecosystems