Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of technological advancement. We seek a visionary Future Strategist 2026 to architect our roadmap for the coming decade. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, driving initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. Work alongside world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your ideas will shape tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps using horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute future-focused initiatives
- Conduct scenario planning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Collaborate with C-suite to align strategy with long-term vision
- Present strategic insights to global stakeholders and investors
- Monitor geopolitical/socioeconomic shifts impacting future landscapes
- Build partnerships with academic and industry research pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership
- Expertise in futures forecasting and scenario modeling
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Social Sciences
- Proven track record of launching market-defining initiatives
- Deep understanding of emerging tech ecosystems
- Exceptional communication with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred