Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable plans, driving our position as industry pioneers. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled autonomy and impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and publish annual Future State reports with scenario-based strategic recommendations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for anticipated market disruptions
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on strategic foresight methodologies
- Build quantitative models forecasting adoption curves of emerging innovations
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related quantitative field
- Published thought leadership on technology or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic adaptation