Job Description
Join NextGen Solutions Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll translate emerging technologies into actionable business strategies, driving our global expansion into quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our 10-year innovation roadmap while mentoring cross-functional teams in future-proof methodologies.
This position offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge R&D, executive leadership opportunities, and the chance to influence how industries evolve in the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, foresight, and business transformation, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends
- Lead scenario planning workshops for disruptive technologies (quantum, biotech, AR/VR)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify high-impact opportunities in sustainable tech
- Partner with R&D to translate futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against future-state goals
- Mentor cross-functional teams in design thinking and agile innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with tech focus
- Proven track record developing future-state roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive-level stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in innovation or tech foresight
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives from ideation to commercialization
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology Management, Business Strategy, or related field