Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's world. We're seeking visionary 2026 Innovation Futurists to architect breakthrough solutions for emerging global challenges. Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen technologies while navigating complex ethical frameworks. This role demands strategic foresight, technical acumen, and the ability to transform abstract concepts into actionable roadmaps.
Our innovation ecosystem thrives on collaboration with MIT-caliber researchers, industry disruptors, and government partners. You'll influence trillion-dollar markets while ensuring sustainable, human-centric progress. This is your opportunity to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps for post-2026 technological convergence
- Lead quantum computing/AI ethics frameworks for autonomous systems
- Develop sustainability protocols for space colonization projects
- Mentorate interdisciplinary teams in neurotech-bio interfaces
- Present futures scenarios to C-suite and government stakeholders
- Secure $5M+ R&D grants for exponential technologies
- Curate annual 2026 Tech Summit with Nobel laureates
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech impacts
- Proven track record in scaling moonshot projects ($10M+ budgets)
- Expertise in quantum computing or synthetic biology
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and global policy landscapes
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for international partnerships
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ disruptive innovations launched