Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the future of technology. We're seeking a visionary thinker to develop forward-looking roadmaps for emerging tech ecosystems, ensuring our company stays ahead of the curve in an era of unprecedented change. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape products that will define the next decade.
As a key member of our Future Labs division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. You'll analyze emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and space exploration while building frameworks for long-term innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for emerging sectors including quantum AI and neuro-interfaces
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market gaps
- Produce strategic foresight reports for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and geopolitical impacts on innovation
- Build stakeholder relationships with venture capital firms and academic research centers
- Present future scenarios to board members and investors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or strategic foresight (PhD preferred)
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends (e.g., published reports or patents)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Experience working with C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Strong analytical skills with data visualization capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts