Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption, requiring someone who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable blueprints for exponential growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to shape the future of sustainable innovation. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and possess an uncanny ability to see around corners, this is your moment to impact humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing breakthroughs
- Conduct scenario planning for geopolitical and market disruptions affecting innovation ecosystems
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into R&D pipelines
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and external industry forums
- Build cross-functional innovation incubators for emerging market opportunities
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of human-machine collaboration
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, corporate foresight, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Deep understanding of global megatrends and their industry implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects with measurable impact