Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the next paradigm shift. This role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation to position us as industry pioneers. Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies that redefine markets.
Why NextGen? We're a Silicon Valley leader in quantum computing and AI ethics, with a portfolio of 15 patents in sustainable tech. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, rapid iteration, and moonshot thinking. This is your chance to shape the decade that matters.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural signals to map 2026+ industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for quantum-resistant cybersecurity and climate adaptation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align product roadmaps with emerging consumer behaviors
- Author annual 'Horizon Report' predicting disruptive forces in AI governance and biotech convergence
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions using generative design tools
- Mentor junior strategists in futurist methodologies and trend synthesis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years applying futures methodologies in tech, sustainability, or policy sectors
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi technique, and systems thinking frameworks
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological tipping points
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Gephi)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic pivots based on future analysis
- Clearance for US federal security protocols (required for quantum projects)