Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap and transform emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. This pivotal role bridges today's breakthroughs with tomorrow's opportunities, requiring deep foresight and strategic execution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to shape industries and solve humanity's most pressing challenges. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to impact the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop and publish annual innovation roadmaps with actionable 5-year strategic initiatives
- Partner with R&D teams to accelerate quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech integration
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 clients on future-proofing their business models
- Represent the company at global tech summits and publish thought leadership in premier journals
- Manage a $5M innovation fund for early-stage 2026-focused ventures
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic field
- 7+ years in innovation strategy or technology foresight at Fortune 500 or VC-backed firms
- Published research on exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of commercializing future-focused initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning and risk modeling for 2030+ landscapes
- Strong network with DARPA, World Economic Forum, and MIT Media Lab
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) and AI trend analysis platforms