Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect of tomorrow's business landscape. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and shape our organization's roadmap for the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
As a key member of our C-suite advisory team, you'll collaborate with industry disruptors, academic pioneers, and global thought leaders. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and organizational transformation initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainable futures, this is your opportunity to define what comes next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for market adaptation and competitive positioning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present foresight insights to executive teams and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, researchers, and industry experts
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Monitor regulatory and ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future trends or disruption
- Experience advising C-suite executives on transformational change