Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead markets in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global innovation hubs to transform futuristic concepts into scalable realities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing trends
- Lead cross-functional 'Horizon Scanning' initiatives to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and technological volatility
- Present executive-level foresight briefings to board members and investors
- Partner with R&D to translate future concepts into tangible product roadmaps
- Author annual 'Future State' reports influencing company-wide innovation priorities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-oriented leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology impacts