Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of innovation as we shape the future landscape for 2026. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors to build actionable roadmaps for tomorrow. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to predict future trends, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify technological, economic, and cultural trends impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision making
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with quantifiable impact predictions
- Partner with R&D to validate emerging technologies and market viability
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future readiness and adaptation strategies
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting global business ecosystems
- Establish KPIs for innovation adoption and future-readiness metrics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of accurate trend prediction and scenario modeling
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or climate tech convergence
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in future-focused journals or platforms
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication and executive presentation skills