Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the frontier of 2026. We seek a visionary Future Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive transformative innovation. This pivotal role demands forward-thinking expertise to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal trends that will define the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies, ensuring our organization remains at the vanguard of progress.
At NextGen, we're not just preparing for the future – we're actively shaping it. This position offers unparalleled influence in defining how industries evolve post-2025, with opportunities to lead high-impact projects in AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities
- Conduct horizon scanning to anticipate disruptions in AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Design future-proof organizational structures and operational models for 2026+ ecosystems
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and board members
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to advance foresight research
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting long-term business strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurism
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, technology management, or related field
- Proven track record of developing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-driven decision-making abilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizations
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures studies preferred
- Deep understanding of global megatrends and their business implications