Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect long-term innovation roadmaps, and transform foresight into actionable business strategy. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they disrupt industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and collaborates across C-suite to embed future-readiness into organizational DNA. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's reality today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year horizon foresight frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Produce trend impact assessments and scenario planning for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
- Advise C-suite on risk mitigation for disruptive market shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published work on emerging technology impact (portfolio required)
- Experience in agile innovation environments and rapid prototyping