Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of innovation shaping tomorrow's world. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for our global clients. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts of the coming decade.
Why NextGen Horizons? We're a boutique consultancy revolutionizing how businesses prepare for 2026 and beyond. Our interdisciplinary team thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) and their impact on 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Produce whitepapers and predictive models for industry disruption
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present findings to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Published thought leadership on 2026 societal or business trends
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients