Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as our 2026 Innovation Futurist. This pivotal role shapes how organizations navigate the technological and societal shifts of the mid-2020s, ensuring our clients lead rather than follow disruption. You'll architect forward-looking strategies that blend emerging technologies with human-centered design to create sustainable competitive advantages.
We seek a visionary thinker who thrives at the intersection of foresight analysis, technology adoption, and strategic implementation. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational evolution for Fortune 500 partners. This is your chance to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps using horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Produce scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, economic, and technological disruptions
- Advise C-suite executives on strategic pivots for mid-decade market transformations
- Curate innovation ecosystems through strategic partnerships and academic collaborations
- Measure and communicate ROI of futuristic initiatives using KPI dashboards
- Present foresight insights to executive boards and investor forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futurism, or technology consulting
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and foresight methodologies
- Experience with C-level stakeholder management and executive communication
- Publication record in futurist journals or industry white papers
- Portfolio demonstrating future-proofed organizational transformations