Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at NextGen Innovations. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for the post-2025 landscape. Lead cross-disciplinary teams in translating future scenarios into actionable strategies while navigating technological disruption, sustainability imperatives, and societal shifts. This is your chance to redefine industries before they transform.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends through 2026+
- Develop future scenario models and strategic roadmaps for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead innovation sprints prototyping next-generation solutions (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Partner with R&D to align long-term research with market evolution
- Present future intelligence to investors and board members
- Build and lead a global futurist network across 15+ innovation hubs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futures research
- Expertise in emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or trend analysis
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight frameworks
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or futures studies
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite decisions
- Portfolio of future-focused projects launched post-2020