Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to transform our product roadmap and competitive advantage. Work alongside world-class engineers, designers, and industry pioneers in a culture that celebrates bold experimentation and exponential thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential by 2026
- Develop and maintain strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-forward concepts
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruption and market evolution
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Quantify ROI for innovation initiatives through scenario modeling
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of launching disruptive technologies to market
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or advanced materials
- Strong data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Excellent presentation skills with executive audiences
- PhD or Master's in relevant technical field preferred
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals