Job Description
Join NextGen Solutions Inc. as a Future Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We seek a visionary leader to drive our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business transformation.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate industry disruptions, build future-proof strategies, and lead cross-functional teams in executing groundbreaking initiatives. Our ideal candidate combines deep technical acumen with business pragmatism, turning complex trends into actionable blueprints that position NextGen as an industry pioneer.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive innovations across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Design future-proof business models through scenario planning and trend analysis
- Chair cross-functional innovation taskforces with engineering, product, and marketing leads
- Present strategic recommendations to executive board and key stakeholders
- Build competitive intelligence frameworks for emerging markets and technologies
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or executive leadership
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Business Strategy, or related field
- Proven track record of launching market-disrupting products or services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing, Web3)
- Certification in foresight methodology (e.g., CFPS preferred)
- Experience scaling high-growth teams in tech-driven environments
- Presentation skills to C-suite audiences and industry conferences