Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the future of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map technological and societal trajectories beyond 2025, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable development. Shape our decade-long roadmap while collaborating with C-suite executives and global research institutions. This hybrid role offers unparalleled impact in a culture that rewards bold ideas and paradigm-shifting solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps for emerging tech verticals
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech) and translate into actionable plans
- Lead cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Produce annual 'Future Horizon' reports for executive stakeholders
- Identify disruptive threats and opportunities across industries
- Partner with venture capital arms to scout 2026-ready startups
- Represent company at global futurist forums and conferences
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or advanced technology consulting
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technology trends
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks and uncertainty modeling
- Portfolio of future-focused projects or research papers
- Exceptional communication with C-suite and board-level audiences