Job Description
Join NextGen Dynamics as a 2026 Innovation Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough technologies today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our 5-year innovation roadmap, transforming how industries interact with emerging technologies. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market implementation, requiring deep expertise in predictive analytics and systemic innovation. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech architects to define the technological landscape of 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect the 2026 technology innovation roadmap integrating AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech paradigms
- Lead cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives targeting 3-5 year market disruption
- Develop predictive models for technology adoption and societal impact assessment
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation strategy with business objectives
- Manage $5M+ annual R&D budget across emerging tech verticals
- Present visionary insights to investors, partners, and industry thought leaders
- Foster an experimental culture through incubation of moonshot projects
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or Innovation Management
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with portfolio-level impact
- Proven track record in forecasting technological trends (2018-2023 validated)
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech domains: quantum, AGI, or climate tech
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Executive experience scaling innovation initiatives to $100M+ revenue
- Certification in Futures Studies (AFS) or Technology Foresight