Job Description
Join NextGen Dynamics as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next frontier of innovation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, where you'll translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies that position us as industry leaders.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, identify exponential growth opportunities, and develop adaptive frameworks for our rapidly evolving landscape. You'll be the compass guiding our organization through the complexities of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to forecast technological, economic, and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion using futures-thinking methodologies
- Partner with R&D teams to identify breakthrough technologies with 5-10 year commercialization potential
- Design scenario-planning frameworks to prepare for disruptive market forces
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narratives
- Establish cross-functional innovation initiatives to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author thought leadership publications positioning NextGen as a future-focused industry authority
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology planning
- Proven expertise in futures research methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning, horizon scanning)
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI, and neurotech
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Experience developing C-level strategic frameworks in Fortune 500 or tech-scale environments
- Strong background in behavioral economics and human-centric design principles
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, economics, or technology management preferred