Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect the 2026 landscape and transform speculative concepts into tangible realities. This role demands strategic foresight, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to navigate emerging technologies that will redefine industries. Shape the future while working with world-class researchers and pioneers in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for 2026 technological and societal paradigms
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech)
- Analyze global trends to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing into corporate strategy
- Present compelling vision frameworks to stakeholders and investors
- Author white papers on emerging technologies' societal impact
- Manage innovation incubator programs for 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategic foresight, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future visions into commercial products
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological evolution
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors