Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role requires blending cutting-edge technological foresight with human-centric design principles to shape our organization's trajectory toward 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify emerging paradigms and translate them into actionable strategies that disrupt markets. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026 innovation framework integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable tech trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast market disruptions and competitive threats
- Partner with product teams to translate future scenarios into minimum viable products
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against 2026 milestones
- Curate an ecosystem of academic, startup, and corporate partnerships
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Manage a $5M innovation incubator portfolio
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 or tech scale-up experience
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, climate tech)
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products/services
- Certification in foresight methodology (e.g., CFIP) or advanced degree in futures studies
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Strong network within Silicon Valley innovation ecosystems
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption trends
- Ability to articulate complex futures to non-technical stakeholders