Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position us as industry pioneers.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop data-driven scenarios, identify disruptive opportunities, and shape long-term innovation strategies. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and transforms complex variables into actionable blueprints for sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, geopolitics, and socioeconomic domains
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market landscapes and competitive shifts
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops with global stakeholders
- Produce comprehensive scenario-planning frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Integrate sustainability and ethical impact considerations into all strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or equivalent role
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, and climate tech convergence points
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications