Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as we architect the future of human-technology interaction. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging tech trends and shape our product roadmap for the next decade. This hybrid role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to transform cutting-edge innovations into market-defining solutions.
As a key member of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, neurotech engineers, and AI ethicists to build frameworks for sustainable tech adoption. Our team operates at the intersection of biotechnology, decentralized systems, and cognitive augmentation—where today's science fiction becomes tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neural interfaces, synthetic biology) through horizon-scanning methodologies
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps integrating exponential technologies with human-centric design principles
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align engineering, marketing, and product teams on future vision
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning documents for C-suite stakeholders and investors
- Identify partnership opportunities with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Design ethical frameworks for responsible innovation in emerging domains
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in tech strategy consulting or R&D leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership in exponential technologies (IEEE, Nature, or equivalent)
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (e.g., quantum AI, brain-computer interfaces)
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning frameworks
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating successful tech innovation strategy implementation