Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Technology Futurist to shape the future of digital transformation. We're seeking visionary professionals who can anticipate emerging trends and develop strategic roadmaps for the post-2025 technology landscape. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
As a key member of our strategy division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and industry disruptors to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and market opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep technological foresight, and can translate complex innovations into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Forecasts across AI, quantum computing, and biotech domains
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map emerging technologies to business opportunities
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present futuristic technology roadmaps to executive leadership and investors
- Monitor global tech policy developments impacting 2026+ innovation landscapes
- Build and maintain a proprietary database of emerging technologies and disruptors
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market-disrupting technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (e.g., AGI, neuromorphic computing)
- Executive-level presentation skills with C-suite experience
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight or innovation strategy
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies and technology adoption curves
- Professional certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred