Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive transformative growth. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends to shape our strategic direction.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable foresight frameworks, lead cross-functional innovation initiatives, and position Nexus as the industry's thought leader. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and strategic planning, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and global megatrends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop and maintain a strategic innovation roadmap with 5-year vision alignment
- Lead scenario planning workshops and risk assessments for future business landscapes
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into product development lifecycles
- Author thought leadership content and represent Nexus at industry conferences
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academics, and industry experts
- Translate complex future insights into executable business strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business, Technology, or Strategic Foresight (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and futures methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their market implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational change
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism fields
- Portfolio of successful strategic initiatives implemented