Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation ecosystem. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and pragmatic execution to navigate emerging technological paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, transforming abstract future possibilities into tangible competitive advantages.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market dynamics. You'll spearhead horizon scanning initiatives, validate future scenarios through predictive modeling, and incubate disruptive ventures that will define the next decade. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify high-impact future opportunities and threats
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Create predictive models for market evolution and consumer behavior shifts
- Drive incubation of moonshot projects targeting 2026 commercialization
- Present future intelligence to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Build and lead a cross-functional futurist task force
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-tech R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent discipline
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization capabilities for complex future concepts
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology impacts