Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a pioneering 2026 Technology Futurist to architect the digital frontier. We seek a visionary leader who will identify, evaluate, and implement transformative technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This strategic role requires deep technical acumen combined with business foresight to shape our innovation roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology) with 2026 implementation potential
- Develop cross-industry technology adoption roadmaps aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future tech strategies into corporate vision
- Build and manage an innovation ecosystem of startups, research institutions, and venture partners
- Author thought leadership on technology's societal and economic impact post-2025
- Design pilot programs for breakthrough technologies with 3-year commercialization timelines
- Advocate for ethical frameworks in next-gen technology deployment
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in at least two future-tech domains: quantum, AI ethics, biotech convergence, or space tech
- Advanced degree in STEM, Business, or Futures Studies (PhD preferred)
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Published author or keynote speaker on technology evolution
- Strong network within Silicon Valley and global tech innovation circles
- Fluency in technology policy and regulatory landscapes