Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, leveraging emerging technologies to redefine industry paradigms. You'll work at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable energy to create actionable futures that drive our $2B portfolio forward.
This hybrid role offers unparalleled influence in our Palo Alto R&D hub, with opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt global markets through data-driven foresight.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks for 2026+ technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping emerging tech impacts to business verticals
- Produce annual Future State Reports with quantifiable risk/opportunity matrices
- Advise C-suite on strategic pivots using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Build and maintain a global network of innovation scouts and academic partners
- Lead development of proprietary 2026 Tech Impact Index
- Drive commercialization of 3+ breakthrough innovations annually
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published work in peer-reviewed foresight journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology applications
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Fluency in futures methodologies: Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Weak Signal Analysis
- Experience with global regulatory frameworks for emerging tech