Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations to architect the future by 2026! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our strategic foresight initiatives, transforming emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, driving innovation across our global portfolio.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, anticipate disruptive forces, and position our company as an industry pioneer. If you thrive at the nexus of imagination and strategy, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and emerging technologies to forecast industry shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present insights to stakeholders via compelling narratives and visual storytelling
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations
- Mentor junior futurists and drive innovation culture across departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM) preferred