Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next technological revolution. This pivotal role demands an architect of change who can decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional paradigms, and embed foresight into our DNA. Shape how humanity interacts with AI, quantum computing, and biotech as we build the foundations for 2026 and beyond.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, global research partners, and disruptive startups to pioneer solutions that redefine industries. Your strategic insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and socio-economic indicators to identify disruptive opportunities
- Establish foresight frameworks using scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact analysis
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members with compelling data narratives
- Build and manage an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions with rapid prototyping teams
- Author thought leadership publications that position NextGen as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of translating emerging tech trends into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend impact methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech intersections
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation mastery
- Published author or keynote speaker at global tech/futurism conferences
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity while driving clarity in complex systems