Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for the 2026 landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative blueprints. Shape tomorrow's digital ecosystem while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin innovation hub. This role offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge R&D labs and global thought leadership forums.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and map technological disruptions through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research laboratories
- Present visionary frameworks to C-suite executives and board members
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic factors impacting technological adoption
- Curate innovation portfolios balancing short-term wins and long-term moonshots
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Expertise in scenario planning and Delphi methodology
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Trendalyzer)
- Experience with technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) preferred
- Portfolio of successful future-impact projects