Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist and help shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to decode emerging trends, architect long-term strategies, and drive our technological evolution toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with industry pioneers to anticipate paradigm shifts and position Nexus as a market-defining leader. If you're passionate about transforming abstract futures into tangible competitive advantages, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop comprehensive strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, biotech, and emerging digital ecosystems
- Facilitate executive workshops and scenario-planning sessions to stress-test future business models
- Author thought leadership publications and whitepapers positioning Nexus as an innovation authority
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, R&D labs, and global innovation hubs
- Translate complex future projections into actionable product development and investment priorities
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight frameworks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Innovation, Technology Forecasting, or related field (Master's/PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and futures research methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and storytelling abilities
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic impact in tech/innovation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from ACFC or similar) highly desirable