Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, driving innovation across emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into competitive advantage while mentoring a high-impact research team.
Why Nexus? We're a Silicon Valley trailblack transforming how global enterprises navigate exponential change. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and bold thinking, offering unparalleled resources to shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Coordinate cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Author executive briefings and whitepapers on emerging technological paradigms
- Manage a global network of futurist researchers and industry thought partners
- Design and implement foresight methodologies for organizational resilience
- Represent Nexus at global forums on future technology and societal evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven expertise in AI/ML, biotech, or quantum computing adoption trajectories
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author or keynote speaker on exponential technology trends
- Experience building scenario planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling capabilities for executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)