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2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist

NextHorizon Labs
San Francisco
Estimated Salary
USD 180.000 – USD 250.000
New
Live Update
2 Juli 2026
Deadline
2 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join NextHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies, shape strategic roadmaps, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role blends deep tech foresight with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative innovation.

Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies to navigate disruption and unlock exponential growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead horizon scanning for 2026 technology trends (AI ethics, quantum adoption, climate tech convergence)
  • Develop predictive models assessing market readiness and regulatory impacts
  • Design strategic innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients
  • Produce high-impact foresight reports and scenario planning frameworks
  • Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing business models
  • Establish cross-industry partnerships for technology validation
  • Advocate ethical innovation frameworks for emerging tech deployment

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in technology strategy, futures research, or innovation consulting
  • Deep expertise in at least two 2026-critical domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, Web4)
  • Published thought leadership on technology disruption (peer-reviewed journals or top-tier publications)
  • Proven track record advising C-suite on strategic technology adoption
  • Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
  • Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, cross-impact matrices)
  • Exceptional data visualization skills for complex trend analysis

Required Skills

Foresight Methodology Technology Strategy Scenario Planning Quantum Computing Synthetic Biology Ethical AI Systems Thinking Data Visualization

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