Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric design to shape products that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate future possibilities into actionable roadmaps. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for high-impact business decisions
- Lead quarterly innovation sprints with R&D, product, and design teams
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and investors
- Author annual 'Future State' reports influencing company-wide roadmap
- Champion ethical innovation principles in product development cycles
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business, or relevant technical field
- Proficiency with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping initiatives
- Deep understanding of emerging tech (AI, quantum, biotech)