Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends foresight with execution, transforming speculative insights into actionable business strategies that position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Why Nexus? We're a Silicon Valley trailblacking incubator with a portfolio of 200+ patented innovations. Our multidisciplinary teams work in state-of-the-art labs, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. This role reports directly to our Chief Innovation Officer and offers unparalleled influence on our 2026-2030 strategic horizon.
Responsibilities
- Map exponential technology trajectories (AI, quantum, biotech) and socioeconomic shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen solutions
- Publish quarterly foresight briefs for C-suite and investor stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to commercialize emerging opportunities with $50M+ market potential
- Represent Nexus at Davos, TED, and global innovation summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Harvard Business Review)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent
- Fluency in exponential technology ecosystems (blockchain, AGI, neurotech)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ strategic impact