Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities today. As our Senior Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond, transforming emerging technologies into tangible business advantages. We're seeking a visionary thinker to bridge the gap between current innovation and future paradigms, driving exponential growth in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Located in San Francisco's dynamic tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to define the next generation of human-machine interaction, sustainable systems, and intelligent automation. This isn't just a job—it's your opportunity to shape the DNA of the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks mapping 2026 technology trajectories across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients navigating industry disruption
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports forecasting 5-10 year market shifts
- Architect innovation roadblocks for emerging tech adoption in regulated sectors
- Manage cross-functional teams executing prototype initiatives for 2026 use cases
- Present futurespectives at global summits including CES and World Economic Forum
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, R&D leadership, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized solutions
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or APF)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-state scenarios or innovation frameworks
- Experience advising C-suite on digital transformation and disruption