Job Description
Join NextHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the roadmap for emerging technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. We seek visionary thinkers who thrive at the intersection of innovation and strategy to shape our next decade of breakthroughs.
Why NextHorizon? We're a Silicon Valley pioneer in quantum computing and AI ethics, backed by $500M in venture capital. Our team of Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners operates from a LEED-certified campus with biometric labs and neural interface testing suites. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AR/VR
- Author quarterly trend reports for the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council
- Design ethics frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Present strategic visions at Davos, CES, and TED-style conferences
- Mentor PhD candidates in our Future Studies Fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field with 5+ years of strategy consulting
- Published research in Nature Futures or Journal of Emerging Technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 2020+ technology predictions (minimum 3 case studies)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and causal inference modeling
- Security clearance for DOE/NASA collaborative projects
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Competitive debate background (World Championship level preferred)