Job Description
Join NextGen Solutions Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving breakthrough solutions in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Collaborate with elite engineers and industry disruptors to transform speculative concepts into market-shaping innovations.
Why NextGen? We're not just building products—we're building the future. Our culture rewards audacious thinking and offers unparalleled resources to turn visionary ideas into reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for emerging fields (quantum AI, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and executive teams
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for 2026+ market disruptions
- Secure strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present futuristic frameworks to C-suite and investor stakeholders
- Drive patent development for proprietary 2026-era innovations
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurist Studies
- 5+ years in strategic tech planning or emerging tech roles
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-niche technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Proven track record of launching market-first innovations
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent foresight methodology training
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or peer-reviewed journals