Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution, ideal for those who thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption.
What you'll achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, architect 2026-ready frameworks, and guide C-suite executives through digital transformation. Collaborate with quantum computing labs, AI ethics committees, and sustainability think-tanks to build resilient futures.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across quantum AI, biotech convergence, and climate tech
- Develop 2026 strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author whitepapers on disruptive tech impacts (Web4.0, neural interfaces)
- Advocate for ethical AI deployment in critical infrastructure
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University for trend validation
- Present at Davos and CES on emerging paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (STEEP, Delphi Method)
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, CB Insights, Trend Hunter)
- Track record of advising C-suite on digital transformation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent
- Deep understanding of ethical tech governance frameworks
- Portfolio of 2026+ vision documents or patents