Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a Future Strategist to shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary thinkers to lead our innovation roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into disruptive solutions. This role requires a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit to position us at the forefront of industry evolution.
As part of our elite innovation team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to develop 5-year technology roadmaps. You'll analyze emerging trends, conduct horizon scanning, and translate future possibilities into actionable business strategies. This is your chance to define what's next in your field.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026-2030 technological shifts
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and investors
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with global teams
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (AI, quantum, bioengineering)
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Document strategic insights through white papers and executive briefings
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or related field
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, blockchain)
- Proven experience developing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning skills
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio of past innovation initiatives and strategic documents