Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we redefine tomorrow. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect the future of emerging technologies, driving innovation that shapes industries worldwide. This role demands visionary thinking to anticipate technological paradigms and translate foresight into actionable business strategies.
We seek a pioneer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while identifying disruptive opportunities in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential by 2026
- Develop predictive models for industry disruption and market evolution
- Design strategic frameworks for technology adoption across global markets
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Build cross-functional partnerships with R&D, product, and investment teams
- Author thought leadership publications on technological futures
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic shifts affecting tech landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing successful technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: quantum, AGI, synthetic biology, climate tech
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published author or keynote speaker at futurism conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major technology foresight projects