Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary leader who will decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and drive our organization's position at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our 2026 roadmap.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to develop actionable scenarios that anticipate market shifts, ethical implications, and disruptive innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your calling to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify and analyze emerging technologies, cultural shifts, and geopolitical trends impacting 2026
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for strategic decision-making
- Author high-impact foresight reports and white papers for executive and stakeholder audiences
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Advose on ethical and sustainability implications of emerging technologies
- Present strategic visions at industry conferences and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and predictive modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Portfolio of published foresight work or thought leadership pieces
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred