Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market intuition, and strategic leadership to transform emerging trends into industry-defining opportunities.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, anticipate market disruptions, and design scalable frameworks for exponential growth. Your insights will directly shape our product evolution, investment strategies, and competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to map 2026 market opportunities
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential innovation adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce whitepapers and scenario models for board-level decision making
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions
- Monitor global disruptors and geopolitical shifts affecting future landscapes
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and exponential technologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on disruptive innovation or future economies
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional data synthesis and narrative communication skills