Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging tech trends, transform disruptive concepts into actionable roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to build the future of sustainable technology.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers an unparalleled environment to pioneer quantum computing applications, AI ethics frameworks, and biotech integrations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors while shaping products that impact billions.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global tech trends through horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Advise C-suite on emerging risks and opportunities in decentralized tech
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neuromorphic computing
- Secure partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and quantum research institutes
- Present future-vision briefings to global stakeholders at Davos and CES
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research on singularity economics or post-human technologies
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuro-interfaces
- Proven track record of scaling exponential technologies from concept to market
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Deep understanding of ISO 26000 and B Corp certification frameworks