Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. At Nexus Innovations, we're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and architect our technology roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This hybrid role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, requiring you to identify paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotech before they enter mainstream consciousness.
Join our elite Future Intelligence Unit where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to develop predictive frameworks that will define the next decade of human progress. This isn't just a job – it's your chance to influence the trajectory of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and forecast technological, societal, and economic trends shaping 2026-2030
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven scenario planning tools
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D with future market opportunities
- Produce quarterly horizon scanning reports for C-suite and board members
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies for strategic acquisition
- Represent company at global futurist forums and technology summits
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, technology forecasting, or innovation strategy
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of Singularity University's curriculum principles
- Experience with predictive analytics tools (Palantir, GPT-4, etc.)
- Proven track record of influencing multi-billion dollar R&D roadmaps