Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we redefine the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with cutting-edge technology to shape our roadmap for the next decade. You'll collaborate with elite teams across AI, quantum computing, and biotech to transform theoretical possibilities into reality. If you thrive at the intersection of science, technology, and human potential, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech domains
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D teams
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies
- Partner with C-suite to align future initiatives with business goals
- Present future scenarios to stakeholders and investors
- Build and mentor a high-performing futurist cohort
- Drive patent development for breakthrough innovations
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Proven track record of scaling innovative projects
- Strong financial modeling for long-term tech investments
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)