Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 technology. We seek a visionary Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to transform abstract concepts into actionable blueprints for our AI-driven ecosystem.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, biotech pioneers, and climate tech innovators to shape the future of human-machine symbiosis. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and global tech policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for emerging disruptive technologies
- Advise executive team on long-term strategic implications of exponential tech trends
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Author quarterly 'Future Horizons' reports for stakeholders and investors
- Mentor cross-functional teams on future-proofing methodologies
- Represent NextGen at global tech summits and policy forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Deep expertise in at least three exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, neurotech, etc.)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial products
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed tech journals
- Experience with government technology policy advisory roles
- Exceptional systems thinking and cross-cultural communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ years of future-tech implementation success