Job Description
Join NextGen Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape our decade-long roadmap. This hybrid role blends predictive analytics, trend forecasting, and strategic innovation to position our company as the undisputed leader in the 2026 digital landscape. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to develop future-proof business models while mentoring cross-functional teams in adaptive thinking.
Why NextGen? We're not just preparing for the future – we're actively creating it. Our state-of-the-art innovation lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics. With quarterly offsite retreats to global innovation hubs and a $10M annual R&D budget, you'll have everything needed to transform visionary concepts into market-defining realities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AGI, neurotech) to map 2026 market opportunities
- Develop 10-year strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author quarterly trend reports published in industry journals
- Mentor junior strategists in predictive methodologies
- Represent the company at global tech summits and innovation forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published research on emerging technologies (peer-reviewed journals or major conferences)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Experience with AI-driven predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Proven track record of executing future-focused initiatives
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic disruptors
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SCF preferred)