Job Description
Join NextGen Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with human-centric innovation to shape products that will define the next decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology and sociology, translating complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies and societal shifts post-2025
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026-2030 market projections
- Conduct scenario planning for disruptive industry transformations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present trend insights to executive leadership and investor forums
- Build and maintain a global network of futurist thought leaders
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in technology trend analysis and scenario planning
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotechnology ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Portfolio published future-strategy projects or thought leadership
- Experience with Delphi methods and technology roadmapping frameworks