Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies that redefine industries. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to identify emerging trends, develop strategic blueprints, and guide our R&D initiatives toward exponential growth. Collaborate with world-class engineers, designers, and industry disruptors to build solutions that solve humanity's most pressing challenges. If you're passionate about shaping the future and thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic innovation, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Identify and evaluate disruptive technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) for commercial viability
- Partner with C-suite executives to align organizational strategy with future market shifts
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing industry benchmark methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Proven track record of launching technologies with $100M+ market impact
- Expertise in AI/ML, synthetic biology, or quantum computing ecosystems
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell, WFS)
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic predictions