Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect groundbreaking strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role demands radical creativity, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer next-gen technologies while shaping our innovation roadmap.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, disrupts conventional thinking, and possesses an insatiable curiosity about what's possible. If you're ready to redefine industries and build the future, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping AI-driven solutions for sustainability and human augmentation
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive opportunities in quantum computing and biotech
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders using data-driven visualizations
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Mentor innovation specialists in emerging methodologies like foresight architecture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist roles with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Published thought leadership on 2030+ technology impact scenarios
- Experience scaling innovation programs from ideation to commercialization
- Mastery of foresight frameworks (e.g., STEEP-V, scenario planning)
- Advanced degree in Innovation Management, Technology, or related field