Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as a visionary 2026 Foresight Analyst to decode tomorrow's trends today. We're seeking a strategic mind to map emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build actionable future scenarios, ensuring our innovation pipeline remains ahead of the curve. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and thrive at the intersection of technology and human behavior, this is your moment to lead the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise resilience and opportunity identification
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into product roadmaps and R&D priorities
- Author high-impact trend reports and executive briefings for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Monitor horizon-scanning signals from academic, startup, and geopolitical sources
- Advose on ethical implications and societal impact of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and scenario modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and influencing strategic decisions
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or trend forecasting projects
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)