Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the future of technology and human experience. We're seeking a visionary leader to bridge emerging trends with actionable business strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role requires deep analytical prowess, creative foresight, and the ability to translate complex technological shifts into competitive advantages.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of AI, biotech, sustainability, and human-centric design.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, neurotech)
- Develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for disruptive future states
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry stakeholders
- Advise executive leadership on long-term strategic pivots
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic shifts impacting tech landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven expertise in emerging technology forecasting and analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Deep knowledge of 2026+ tech trends (AGI, synthetic biology, Web3.0)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Portfolio demonstrating futurist projects or published foresight work
- Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategic frameworks