Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking an innovation architect to decode emerging trends, develop future-proof strategies, and pioneer breakthrough technologies that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business transformation, where you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to build the frameworks for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Design strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into R&D
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI deployment
- Author whitepapers on human-machine symbiosis models
- Partner with venture capital teams to scout future-ready startups
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell, IFTF)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work topics
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis tools