Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of tomorrow as our 2026 Technology Futurist at NextGen Innovations. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 era, bridging today's breakthroughs with tomorrow's paradigm shifts. Join an elite team redefining human-machine interaction, sustainable tech, and digital sovereignty in a world transformed by quantum computing, neurotech, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of emerging science and market disruption, translating complex technological possibilities into actionable business strategies. This hybrid role combines deep technical foresight with executive leadership, requiring you to anticipate societal shifts and position NextGen as the catalyst for the next industrial revolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026+ market evolution and regulatory landscapes
- Lead cross-disciplinary innovation labs exploring quantum computing applications, AGI governance frameworks, and climate-positive tech
- Develop patent portfolios and IP strategies for next-gen technologies in neuro interfaces and synthetic biology
- Partner with C-suite to translate foresight into product roadmaps and investment priorities
- Establish global standards bodies participation for ethical AI and digital infrastructure protocols
- Author 'State of Tech 2026' whitepapers influencing industry policy and venture capital trends
Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Physics, Quantum Engineering, or equivalent with 10+ years in tech strategy
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Expertise in futures methodologies (horizon scanning, scenario planning, Delphi technique)
- Published thought leadership in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier-1 journals
- Deep understanding of geopolitical tech policies (EU AI Act, US CHIPS Act, Global Digital Compact)
- Experience scaling R&D teams across 3+ continents with $50M+ annual budgets
- Portfolio of launched products based on 5+ year technology forecasts