Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary leaders to decode emerging trends and architect the future of sustainable technology. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving innovation that redefines industries.
As part of our elite Future Horizons team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and climate scientists to develop 3-year roadmaps for exponential technologies. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including quantum computing labs and bio-simulation centers.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and societal shifts through AI-driven trend analysis
- Develop 2026 strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D teams
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies (quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Advocate ethical frameworks for emerging tech adoption
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and government bodies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Published research in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of scaling futuristic concepts to commercial reality
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of global sustainability frameworks (SDGs, Paris Accord)
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field