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