Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market intuition, and strategic innovation to position us for the post-2026 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and build actionable blueprints for sustainable growth.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics)
- Develop scenario models for 2026+ market conditions and regulatory environments
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and industry keynotes
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (Web4, AGI, climate tech) and commercial viability
- Design 5-year strategic frameworks aligned with UN SDGs and ESG principles
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify acquisition targets and startups
- Present future scenarios to board members and investors quarterly
- Lead cross-continental workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Mentor junior futurists using proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, tech R&D, or futurism roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (blockchain, synthetic biology, neuromorphic computing)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., SIFT, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio of published future scenarios or strategic roadmaps
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)