Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge data analytics and cross-industry foresight to identify paradigm shifts that will redefine business landscapes by 2026. Our dynamic team thrives on innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for 5-year product roadmaps using AI-driven forecasting
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-proofing into corporate strategy
- Author white papers and thought leadership on exponential technologies and their implications
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Establish global partnerships with academic and industry futurist networks
- Present strategic insights to investors and board members quarterly
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Proven track record of publishing industry-shaping trend reports
- Advanced proficiency in scenario planning tools and data visualization platforms
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on 5+ year strategic pivots
- Deep understanding of geopolitical, environmental, and economic megatrends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., ACIF) or equivalent