Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for the 2026 horizon. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving our mission to redefine industries through sustainable innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and pioneer frameworks that shape the future of work, technology, and human experience.
Why Nexus? We're a B Corp-certified pioneer in exponential technologies, offering equity, flexible remote work, and a $10k annual innovation budget. Our team includes Nobel laureates, TED speakers, and serial entrepreneurs who thrive at the intersection of imagination and impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-forward innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to anticipate socio-technological shifts and market disruptions
- Design patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI deployment and human-centric automation
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2030-ready solutions using quantum computing and synthetic biology
- Present strategic insights at Davos-level forums and publish in journals like Future Studies Review
- Mentor junior futurists through our proprietary 'Horizon Scanning' methodology
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants through DOE and NSF partnerships
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight with 5+ in C-suite advisory roles
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technology impacts (2020-2023)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis (TrendHunter, Gartner certified)
- Proven track record of scaling innovations from concept to $100M+ revenue
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Fluency in Python/R for data-driven forecasting and Tableau visualization
- Security clearance preferred for government innovation projects