Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with strategic execution, shaping how industries evolve in the coming decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, your expertise will redefine our competitive edge.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable blueprints. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and the autonomy to explore uncharted territories. Your impact will resonate across our portfolio of forward-thinking ventures.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to develop 2026+ innovation forecasts
- Design and lead strategic foresight initiatives including scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into R&D roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings and trend reports to guide corporate strategy
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Nexus as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into market-leading products
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Published author or keynote speaker on future trends topics
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping initiatives implemented at scale