Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep technological foresight with business strategy to transform potential into reality.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape products that will define the next decade.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability
- Develop strategic frameworks for 2026+ product roadmaps
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and strategic pivots
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Author thought leadership reports on industry disruption vectors
- Manage a $2M innovation incubator fund for high-potential ventures
- Represent the company at global futurism and tech conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or tech strategy
- Experience managing innovation budgets >$1M