Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and help architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, positioning our organization at the forefront of innovation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and develop future-proof roadmaps that transform industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast 5-10 year industry impacts
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to guide R&D investment priorities
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives and board members
- Identify and map global megatrends affecting business resilience and growth
- Design and launch innovation accelerators for emerging market opportunities
- Publish thought leadership reports on future-of-work and digital transformation
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into development lifecycles
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in technology forecasting and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from futurists.org) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-oriented projects with measurable impact