Job Description
Shape the future with NextGen Innovations! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-gen tech roadmap. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to position our company at the forefront of emerging innovations.
As a key member of our C-suite advisory team, you'll translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints, driving our R&D priorities and investment strategy through 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps spanning 2024-2026, identifying disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in quantum AI and synthetic biology integration
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech labs and academic institutions
- Present future-vision briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory frameworks affecting 2026 deployments
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neuro-interfaces
- Drive innovation scouting through global tech ecosystem analysis
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn-scale startups
- Proven track record in emerging technology commercialization (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Deep expertise in tech policy and regulatory landscape forecasting
- Exceptional stakeholder management with C-suite/board experience
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting journals
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning
- Security clearance (or eligibility) for classified R&D partnerships