Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive exponential growth through cutting-edge innovation. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with business acumen to shape industries before they exist. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate future trends into actionable strategies that position us as market pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic foresight framework through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) into core business models
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-forward products and services
- Deliver executive briefings and thought leadership on market disruption and future-proofing strategies
- Build and manage an ecosystem of external innovators, academics, and venture partners
- Quantify future market opportunities and risks through predictive modeling
- Drive organizational adoption of future-ready mindsets and agile innovation processes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial success (portfolio required)
- Expertise in emerging technologies and their societal/business implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) strongly preferred
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 or high-growth environments
- Deep network within tech, VC, and academic innovation circles