Job Description
Join NextHorizon Labs as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 technology and societal transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape innovation roadmaps, and guide our organization through the disruptive landscape of the coming decade. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to turn future possibilities into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech to inform strategic direction
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for 2026 market opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovations with future human needs
- Present foresight insights to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Monitor geopolitical and technological shifts impacting 2026 landscapes
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term strategic pivots
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi methods)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-relevant foresight projects