Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business strategies for the post-2025 landscape. Lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough innovations while shaping our corporate foresight roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative imagination to navigate technological disruptions and market evolutions.
As a key architect of our 2026+ vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our product ecosystem and identify trillion-dollar opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions and position NextGen as the industry's premier innovation incubator.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026+ market trends across tech, climate, and social sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive technologies
- Design and implement innovation roadmaps aligned with 2030 UN SDGs
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation ROI and market adoption
- Curate thought leadership content on emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products/services
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Gartner Hype Cycle or Deloitte Tech Trends
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, blockchain)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., ACFC) preferred