Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality at Nexus Futures Group, where we decode the future today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 horizon-scanning initiatives. You'll architect roadmaps for emerging technologies, guide C-suite decision-making, and pioneer solutions that transform industries. Join our interdisciplinary team of quantum computing experts, bio-engineers, and AI ethicists to redefine what's possible.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled access to Silicon Valley's ecosystem, with flexible work arrangements and cutting-edge resources. This role reports directly to our Chief Innovation Officer and will influence our $2B innovation pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on future market disruptions
- Author annual 'Future State' reports read by global policy makers and industry leaders
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT and Stanford research partners
- Design patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI deployment in critical infrastructure
- Present strategic foresight findings at Davos and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 100 clients
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (peer-reviewed journals)
- Proven track record translating future scenarios into commercial IP portfolios
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech verticals (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) or equivalent
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement