Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging tech trends, shape corporate futures, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
In our dynamic Austin hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish groundbreaking research on AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology's societal impacts. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech ecosystems to identify disruptive forces and opportunities for 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients navigating AI, metaverse, and sustainable tech transitions
- Lead executive workshops on future-proofing business models and workforce strategies
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on emerging technology adoption curves
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for anticipated market shifts
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory trends affecting tech innovation horizons
- Build predictive models for industry disruption scenarios
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or Technology Innovation
- 7+ years experience in innovation consulting, corporate strategy, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing future-oriented frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, generative AI, neurotech)
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., APF, WFS)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation abilities
- Published research on technology adoption patterns or societal impacts