Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap, anticipating technological disruptions and market shifts. This pivotal role bridges emerging research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in the evolving digital frontier.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to develop forward-looking frameworks that position Nexus at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment priorities, and talent acquisition strategies for the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic foresight framework for 2026+ market evolution
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and consumer behavior shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable business initiatives
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Design scenario-planning models for high-impact market disruptions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years experience in corporate strategy or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic roadmaps
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional analytical and systems thinking abilities
- Strong presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi methods)