Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and foresight to shape products that will define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze 2026 technology horizons (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for strategic alignment.
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps integrating emerging technologies with business objectives.
- Lead cross-functional workshops to incubate 2026-forward product concepts.
- Partner with R&D to prototype breakthrough solutions targeting 2026 market needs.
- Monitor global tech policy shifts impacting 2026 digital transformation.
- Author thought leadership on 2026 technology implications for industry verticals.
- Advise C-suite on future-proofing organizational capabilities post-2025.
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in futurism/innovation forecasting.
- Expertise in 2026-relevant domains: generative AI, quantum applications, or neurotech.
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable product roadmaps.
- Published research or speaking engagements at future-tech conferences.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies.
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management.
- Experience leading teams in agile environments for long-term tech initiatives.