Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, shaping how industries evolve in the coming decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your calling to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks
- Design and lead cross-functional innovation sprints for quantum computing and AI integration
- Collaborate with C-suite to embed future-proofing principles into corporate DNA
- Author thought leadership reports on 2026 industry disruption scenarios
- Build and manage an external ecosystem of futurists and academic pioneers
- Translate foresight insights into product roadmaps and market entry strategies
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members with compelling narratives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation forums
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite decisions through data-driven storytelling