Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design exponential growth frameworks, and transform how organizations prepare for 2026's technological and societal shifts. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy execution, requiring both deep analytical rigor and bold creative thinking.
You'll lead our flagship 'Horizon 2026' initiative, partnering with C-suite executives to future-proof business models, identify disruptive opportunities, and build agile roadmaps for the next evolution of industries. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market dynamics – turning uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon-scanning initiatives to identify and prioritize 2026-relevant trends across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital ecosystems
- Develop and present strategic foresight frameworks to executive stakeholders, translating complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with cross-functional teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Build and maintain a dynamic '2026 Impact Radar' monitoring system for early-warning signals and opportunity detection
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations positioning NextGen as the future-prepared authority
- Collaborate with R&D to align emerging technologies with 2026 market readiness and adoption timelines
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and exponential thinking principles
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year future-prepared strategiesExpertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presence and persuasive communication abilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or equivalent
- Certification in professional foresight (e.g., CFPC from Association of Professional Futurists) preferred