Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at NextGen Innovations. We're seeking a visionary mind to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for our next generation of products. Join our elite team in redefining human-machine collaboration, sustainable tech ecosystems, and ethical AI frameworks. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market execution, ensuring our leadership position in the post-2025 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ tech disruptions in quantum computing, biotech, and decentralized systems
- Develop future-proof roadmaps integrating climate resilience and ethical AI principles
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation pipelines with 10-year market projections
- Author predictive briefs on geopolitical shifts affecting global tech adoption
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for volatile socio-technical transitions
- Coordinate with R&D to prototype 2026-capable infrastructure solutions
- Champion cross-functional innovation sprints for next-gen product concepts
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record in developing 5+ year tech roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Certification in futurist frameworks (e.g., WFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Published thought leadership on technological singularity or climate-tech convergence
- Experience advising C-suite on paradigm shifts and black swan events