Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future landscape of technology and human progress. This pivotal role demands radical thinking, cross-industry foresight, and the ability to transform abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead breakthrough research initiatives, and shape our 5-year innovation roadmap while navigating exponential technological shifts. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable development, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological convergence across AI, quantum computing, and neurotech by 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize disruptive innovation opportunities
- Produce annual 'Future Horizon Reports' with actionable strategic recommendations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for emerging tech validation
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems and human-machine augmentation
- Drive corporate innovation pipeline through scenario planning and trend analysis
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or trend analysis (2019-2023)
- Expertise in exponential technologies: AGI, synthetic biology, quantum applications
- Proven experience translating foresight into business strategy and product roadmaps
- Certification in Futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of global megatrends: climate adaptation, demographic shifts, resource scarcity