Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the landscape of 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape our innovation roadmap, and lead transformative initiatives that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human experience, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. If you thrive at the forefront of possibility and want to build the future today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ trends across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging technology adoption and market disruption
- Design and execute innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026 solutions
- Author thought leadership reports on future-proofing businesses and societies
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into roadmaps
- Curate and host executive briefings on long-term strategic implications
- Build a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategy
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Passion for sustainability and human-centered design principles