Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we shape the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into actionable strategies. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in emerging technologies and societal trends to guide our organization through the next wave of disruption.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities and mitigate future risks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your chance to define the future of industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 innovation strategy aligned with organizational vision
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.) and societal shifts
- Lead scenario planning and future-state modeling for key business units
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver high-impact briefings to stakeholders on future trends
- Establish global networks with futurists, academics, and tech pioneers
- Drive organizational culture shifts toward adaptive innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism roles
- Proven track record in translating foresight into business strategy
- Expertise in at least three emerging technology domains
- Advanced degree in relevant field (preferred)
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in future trends
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Global perspective with cross-cultural collaboration experience