Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where you'll transform foresight into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's next and can articulate the future with precision, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Map global technological, economic, and social trajectories through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate future insights into product roadmaps
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and trend briefs for C-suite stakeholders
- Build and curate an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on emerging technologies
- Translate complex future concepts into actionable business opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or frameworks
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, nanotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating future-strategy implementations in Fortune 500 settings
- Certification in foresight or innovation management (e.g., APF, CPSR) preferred