Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect the blueprint for humanity's next technological revolution. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to identify emerging trends, develop disruptive roadmaps, and lead cross-disciplinary teams in creating solutions that redefine industries. You'll interface with C-suite executives, academic pioneers, and global governments to shape policies and innovations that will define the post-2025 landscape. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and audacious ambition—perfect for those who refuse to accept today's limitations.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and societal shifts post-2025
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration, AI ethics frameworks, and space commercialization
- Collaborate with MIT, Stanford, and NASA to pioneer breakthrough research in biotech and nanotechnology
- Design policy recommendations for global bodies on AI governance and digital sovereignty
- Mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, ethicists, and futurists
- Present visionary blueprints to Fortune 500 boards and G7 summits
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight with Fortune 100 or national research institutions
- Published author on disruptive technology trends (peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers)
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology impact assessment, and trend analysis
- Proficiency in AI/ML tools for predictive modeling and trend forecasting
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused initiatives with measurable ROI
- Security clearance preferred for national security collaborations