Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we redefine the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to shape our strategic roadmap through cutting-edge research and forward-thinking innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term technology forecasts while driving our AI and quantum computing initiatives. This role offers unparalleled impact at the intersection of emerging tech and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technology trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 5-10 year innovation cycles
- Partner with R&D to prototype emerging technologies with commercial potential
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive market shifts and competitive threats
- Design ethical frameworks for future-facing technologies
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and product teams
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Proven track record of translating trends into executable business strategies
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting
- Strong proficiency in strategic planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Experience with patent analysis and IP strategy development