Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, pioneer disruptive methodologies, and guide our organization through the next wave of technological and societal evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and cutting-edge technology, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology innovations
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof organizational capabilities and market positioning
- Design and facilitate immersive foresight workshops with global stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging innovation paradigms
- Build cross-functional innovation labs to prototype next-generation solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term strategic planning
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic frameworks
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments