Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical prowess, creative foresight, and executive leadership to navigate emerging technological paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future trends into actionable strategies, driving innovation across quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled resources to shape the decade's most transformative breakthroughs.
What you'll achieve: Pioneer methodologies for long-term forecasting, lead cross-functional future labs, and publish industry-defining thought leadership. This is more than a role—it's your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Partner with R&D teams to evaluate emerging technologies' commercial viability
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive market shifts and regulatory impacts
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track industry evolution metrics
- Author quarterly trend reports and publish in leading innovation journals
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight community
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry forums
- Experience building future labs or innovation incubators
- Deep understanding of global regulatory landscapes for emerging tech