Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will define the next decade. This is your opportunity to shape how businesses and societies evolve in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional teams to identify breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainability. You'll develop foresight frameworks that empower our portfolio companies to dominate future markets while navigating complex ethical and regulatory landscapes.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact global innovation agendas. If you're passionate about turning future possibilities into present realities, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and forecast technological, social, and economic trends shaping 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for portfolio companies to capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present futurist insights to C-suite executives and investors
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify partnership opportunities
- Establish ethical frameworks for emerging technology adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in foresight, strategic planning, or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing future-ready business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for complex concepts
- Experience with scenario modeling and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or societal transformation