Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with business acumen to shape our innovation roadmap and position us as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional labs, and publish groundbreaking research that defines our competitive edge in an exponentially evolving world.
We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas become reality, with unparalleled resources and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. If you're passionate about sculpting the future and thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability domains
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and risk mitigation strategies
- Author forward-looking research papers and thought leadership content
- Manage a $2M innovation lab portfolio exploring emerging technologies
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability framework
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into development pipelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of publishing trend reports or scenario planning frameworks
- Expertise in Delphi methodology and systemic trend mapping tools
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from WFS or APF) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects with measurable outcomes