Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and redefine industry paradigms. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative brilliance. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer solutions for challenges that don't yet exist. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic transformation, this is your launchpad to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) for market readiness
- Design ethical innovation roadmaps aligned with UN SDGs and corporate ESG commitments
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive forces and systemic risks across global markets
- Architect adaptive governance models for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness metrics and continuous innovation assessment
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategy consulting, innovation leadership, or futures research with Fortune 500 experience
- Expertise in systems thinking, complex adaptive systems modeling, and second-order consequence analysis
- Proven track record of scaling emerging technologies from concept to market impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) and/or AI governance frameworks
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and scenario planning software