Job Description
Join NextHorizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Strategy Lead to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and architect tomorrow's competitive advantage. This role merges foresight analytics with strategic execution, requiring you to synthesize technological, societal, and economic shifts into actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 clients.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors, translating complex data into narratives that inspire innovation. Your work will directly shape how organizations navigate the pivotal inflection points of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients anticipating 2026 market transformations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on 2026 strategic imperatives
- Author thought leadership content positioning clients as 2026 industry pioneers
- Quantify 2026 opportunity landscapes through predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Build and manage a global network of futurist and academic partnerships
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years applying foresight methodologies in corporate or consulting environments
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or climate tech trend analysis
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex futures into executive insights
- Published thought leadership on emerging technological or societal shifts