Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futures Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal transformation. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop roadmaps for 2026+, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role blends foresight analysis, strategic planning, and cross-industry collaboration to shape tomorrow's realities today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological, economic, and societal shifts
- Develop strategic frameworks for organizations to navigate future disruptions
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging opportunities and risks
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership on future-focused business models
- Guide organizational culture adaptation for future workforce needs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of developing future roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends or disruption
- Experience with cross-industry stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused strategy implementations