Job Description
Join NextGen Labs as a 2026 Futurist Analyst and shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and architect the future of technology. This role blends strategic foresight with actionable insights to drive our R&D initiatives into uncharted territories.
At NextGen Labs, we thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to forecast market shifts, identify paradigm-breaking opportunities, and develop roadmaps for technologies that will redefine human civilization by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural shifts to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario planning frameworks
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Produce strategic white papers and executive briefings on emerging disruptive technologies
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify and evaluate frontier investment opportunities
- Represent NextGen Labs at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D planning
- Proven expertise in trend analysis using tools like Gartner Hype Cycle or Deloitte Tech Trends
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/CF foresight program)