Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation revolution. As our 2026 Futurist, you'll architect the future of technology, strategy, and human progress. This role demands visionary thinking to anticipate emerging trends, disrupt industries, and shape our company's trajectory toward 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and transform abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruptions
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic integration
- Lead scenario planning for global socio-economic shifts through 2030
- Design and facilitate 'Future Vision' workshops with stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Present foresight insights to executive leadership and investors
- Curate an internal 'Innovation Radar' system for trend monitoring
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Expertise in technology forecasting and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of disrupting markets through visionary strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or Business
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Published work on future trends (e.g., whitepapers, books)