Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role combines foresight analysis with strategic execution to position our company as a market leader in the next technological and social paradigm shift.
As a key member of our Future Strategy Division, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies and cross-industry insights to identify opportunities at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human augmentation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps that turn future scenarios into competitive advantages today.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to map disruptive forces impacting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from technology, sociology, and economics
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership positioning Nexus as 2026 innovation authority
- Design and pilot future-focused initiatives in emerging domains like quantum computing ethics
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into patentable innovations
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory evolutions affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning with demonstrable impact on 3+ major industry transformations
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Published thought leader in futurist or innovation publications (minimum 3 citations)
- Proficiency in foresight software (e.g., Foresight Platform, Trendalyzer)
- Portfolio showcasing 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy