Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, drive disruptive innovation, and shape our organization's future-proof roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology, foresight, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform foresight into actionable business intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Quantify market opportunities and risks associated with emerging tech paradigms
- Present visionary insights to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications and predictive models for 2026 technology adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, Web3
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Studies or Innovation Management preferred
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (2020-2025)
- Experience scaling innovation frameworks in enterprise environments