Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Innovations, where tomorrow's breakthroughs are born today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, pioneer transformative technologies, and architect the roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite innovation lab where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability champions to redefine human progress.
Why Nexus? We're the incubator for 2026's paradigm shifts – from quantum computing breakthroughs to climate-positive technologies. Your insights will directly influence $2B+ R&D initiatives and shape industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop predictive models for AI ethics, biotech evolution, and climate adaptation strategies
- Architect cross-industry innovation roadmaps with Fortune 500 partners
- Present trend forecasts to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Manage a $5M+ innovation portfolio with rapid prototyping teams
- Author white papers on future of work, quantum applications, and sustainable infrastructure
- Curate annual 2026 Global Futures Summit with 50+ thought leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology analysis
- Proven track record of developing multi-year future scenarios that drove organizational strategy
- Expertise in at least three emerging domains: quantum computing, neurotech, or climate engineering
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry white papers
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning software)
- Experience advising Fortune 100 executives on technology adoption curves