Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to steer our organization through unprecedented disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to architect our innovation ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation
- Conduct scenario planning workshops for executive leadership on future industry disruption
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for emerging societal challenges
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing business models
- Establish cross-functional innovation task forces to implement future-focused initiatives
- Analyze geopolitical and socio-economic factors affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic innovation consulting or corporate futurism roles
- Proven expertise in technology forecasting and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: AI ethics, quantum applications, biotech convergence
- Exceptional presentation skills for C-suite and board-level audiences
- Published thought leadership on disruptive innovation or future scenarios
- Certification in Futures Research or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTR)