Job Description
Join Nexus Futuristics as a 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and shape our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform disruptive concepts into market-ready innovations. Our culture champions intellectual curiosity and rapid prototyping in a dynamic, results-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology and societal shifts
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify and validate emerging opportunities
- Quantify market potential of breakthrough technologies through scenario modeling
- Present actionable insights to executive stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Manage portfolio of innovation projects from concept to proof-of-concept
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, startups, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic innovation, R&D, or corporate foresight roles
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.)
- Proven track record of translating trends into commercial opportunities
- Strong data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills for executive audiences
- Experience managing innovation budgets and project portfolios
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFTR) preferred