Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation business models, and lead our organization into the future. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to shape how industries evolve in the coming years.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors through 2026
- Develop comprehensive future scenarios and roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future insights into corporate strategy and investment decisions
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across biotech, AI, climate tech, and digital transformation
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling narratives and data-driven visualizations
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Drive innovation workshops to cultivate future-ready mindsets across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field; PhD preferred
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record in scenario planning and trend analysis with published insights
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities for complex future concepts
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and futures research frameworks
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or thought leadership