Job Description
Join NextGen Dynamics as we shape the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-defining strategies. This role blends technological foresight with business acumen to position us at the forefront of emerging trends.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to decode signals from AI, biotech, and quantum computing. Your insights will drive product development, market entry strategies, and organizational transformation for the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology and societal shifts
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders and investors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market changes
- Build and lead a cross-functional innovation task force
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record translating trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, AR/VR)
- Strong data modeling and scenario-planning capabilities
- Executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or Business
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism