Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This role merges foresight with execution, transforming speculative futures into actionable business strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, market evolutions, and societal shifts. Shape our roadmap toward 2026 and beyond while mentoring a team of future-focused innovators.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 trend reports analyzing AI, quantum computing, and biotech disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product development roadmaps
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for 2026 market scenarios
- Build strategic alliances with academic labs and think tanks for early trend identification
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members for strategic alignment
- Mentor junior futurists using structured horizon scanning methodologies
- Monitor geopolitical and climate risk factors affecting 2026 business viability
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Certification in Futures Thinking or equivalent preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analyses or strategic foresight work