Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of technological advancement. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, driving our mission to transform industries through AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape long-term innovation strategies while ensuring alignment with emerging global trends. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, foresight, and business transformation, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 10-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum, biotech)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends and market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation initiatives with business objectives
- Author thought leadership reports on future workforce and societal impacts of automation
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for enterprise clients
- Analyze geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting tech adoption landscapes
- Build strategic alliances with academic institutions and government innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or technology innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in forecasting tech trends (AI, quantum, AR/VR)
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Systems Engineering, or Business Innovation
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies and risk assessment frameworks
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-focused initiatives
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Strategic Foresight (preferred)