Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Inc. as a pioneering 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, develop cutting-edge frameworks, and lead transformative initiatives that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
At Nexus Futures, we empower our strategists to work with Fortune 500 clients, startup ecosystems, and global research institutions to solve complex future-facing challenges. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, leveraging our proprietary Horizon Scanning Platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and validate emerging trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital economies
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align on future-proof strategies
- Author thought leadership publications and predictive models published in industry-leading journals
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and domain experts
- Translate complex future concepts into actionable business strategies with measurable KPIs
- Drive innovation sprints using speculative design and systems thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional facilitation skills with experience leading executive-level workshops
- Published author or speaker at global conferences on future trends (e.g., SXSW, Davos)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused projects with measurable impact
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)