Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Nexus Innovations seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and paradigm shifts that will redefine our industry by 2026.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing scenario-based strategies, drive innovation incubation, and present actionable insights to C-suite executives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic indicators to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop and implement strategic foresight frameworks including scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present executive-level strategic briefings with quantified impact assessments
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging futures
- Integrate foresight insights into product roadmaps and investment decisions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futures/innnovation domains
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity
- Portfolio demonstrating futures strategy implementations