Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect breakthrough strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, emerging tech expertise, and human-centered design to shape our roadmap for the next frontier of innovation.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, bioengineers, and AI ethicists to develop actionable frameworks for the 2026 technological landscape. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype solutions for climate resilience, neuro-interfaces, and decentralized economies.
NextGen Labs offers unparalleled resources including our proprietary FutureSim platform, which models 10-year technological trajectories. This is your opportunity to influence how humanity adapts to the unprecedented shifts coming in 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological adoption across 15+ industries
- Lead Horizon Scanning initiatives to identify emerging paradigms (quantum AI, synthetic biology, neuro-ergonomics)
- Architect cross-disciplinary innovation roadmaps with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite and board stakeholders quarterly
- Curate the annual 2026 Innovation Summit featuring Nobel laureates and tech pioneers
- Author industry-defining white papers on sustainable tech transitions
- Mentor junior futurists in our Future-Craft development program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of deploying 5+ year predictive models with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning and cross-impact matrix methodologies
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology drivers: quantum computing maturity, AGI governance frameworks, climate tech breakthroughs
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Future Journal, Tech Horizons)
- Experience advising Fortune 100 companies on 2020+ strategic pivots
- Proficiency in foresight platforms (e.g., Palisade, STEEP-SC)