Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role merges foresight research with practical innovation execution in our dynamic San Francisco headquarters. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate market shifts, guide R&D investments, and position our portfolio as the undisputed leader in next-gen solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable tech domains
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market disruption forecasts
- Facilitate executive workshops on emerging risks and opportunities for 2026 market landscapes
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready technologies into commercial offerings
- Author white papers and thought leadership content positioning our industry vision
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints validating futuristic concepts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Foresight University) preferred
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future-proofing initiatives