Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. You'll architect the blueprint for emerging technologies, cross-industry disruptions, and societal shifts that will define the next decade. This visionary role requires synthesizing complex data into actionable strategies that position our clients as industry pioneers.
We're seeking a visionary thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies to develop forward-looking roadmaps, identify white-space opportunities, and build innovation ecosystems that transform industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead scenario planning workshops to model future market disruptions and competitive landscapes
- Produce trend synthesis reports analyzing convergence of Web3, climate tech, and neuro interfaces
- Design innovation pipelines for emerging technologies with 5-10 year adoption horizons
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present foresight findings to executive boards with data-backed recommendations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology strategy
- Published thought leadership on future tech trends (IEEE, HBR, or equivalent)
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Experience advising C-suite on disruption planning and innovation roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ strategic implementations of future-facing initiatives