Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead at NextGen Horizons. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap and drive disruptive innovation for the post-2025 landscape. This pioneering role demands a forward-thinker who can anticipate paradigm shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations to position our company at the vanguard of progress.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough solutions, collaborate with global research institutions, and translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, foresight, and exponential growth, this is your opportunity to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026+ innovation roadmap, aligning with long-term business objectives
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market shifts and black swan events
- Champion exponential thinking methodologies across all product development teams
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic labs, startups, and research consortia
- Translate foresight insights into product roadmaps and investment priorities
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proofing technologies and business models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies and exponential growth patterns
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption trends
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments