Job Description
Join NextGen Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies, driving our position as industry pioneers. Collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and shape our innovation ecosystem. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a passion for solving humanity's grand challenges.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, scientific breakthroughs, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging domains (quantum computing, biotech fusion, AI ethics)
- Partner with R&D to commercialize futuristic concepts through incubation programs
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and climate change impacts on tech adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term innovation priorities
- Author thought leadership positioning NextGen Labs as a 2026 technology authority
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in corporate strategy or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ horizon-scanning methodologies implemented
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI governance
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, CB Insights, Deloitte Tech Trends)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on strategic foresight