Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation technological roadmap. Shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies while building solutions that redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled influence in a culture that rewards bold thinking and rapid prototyping. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work alongside Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners.
Our Austin-based innovation hub combines startup agility with enterprise resources, enabling you to transform theoretical concepts into market-disrupting realities. Collaborate with quantum computing teams, AI ethics councils, and sustainable energy pioneers to build the infrastructure for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological convergence across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging market opportunities for 2026
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Partner with venture capital arm to incubate exponential technology startups
- Represent company at global futurist forums and policy summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Published thought leadership in exponential technologies or scenario planning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Proven experience with horizon scanning and technology roadmapping
- Deep knowledge of Singularity University principles or similar frameworks
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)