Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight methodologies with actionable market intelligence to shape our product roadmap and competitive positioning.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex technological shifts into sustainable growth opportunities. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for future-focused professionals, including access to our AI-powered trend forecasting lab and global innovation network.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2030
- Develop and maintain a strategic innovation pipeline aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership on future business models and competitive threats
- Analyze global regulatory landscapes and geopolitical factors impacting emerging industries
- Design and implement strategic foresight frameworks using AI-powered trend analysis tools
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future insights into product development roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with proven future-impact projects
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency with AI-driven foresight platforms (e.g., Palantir, TrendWatching, Gartner Pulse)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry disruption topics
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP) or equivalent professional designation