Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging tech trends and transform strategic foresight into actionable innovation. This hybrid role demands radical imagination paired with analytical rigor to guide our R&D roadmap toward the next technological paradigm shift. You'll collaborate with quantum computing labs, neurotech pioneers, and climate AI startups to shape humanity's digital horizon.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of science fiction and engineering feasibility, translating abstract concepts into market-ready frameworks. With competitive equity packages and unlimited learning stipends, this is your chance to build the future while advancing your career in Silicon Valley's most dynamic ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technological inflection points across AI, biotech, and quantum domains
- Develop predictive models for societal adoption of emerging technologies
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year strategic roadmaps
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops with C-suite executives and research scientists
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies and their market implications
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify breakthrough investment opportunities
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and tech symposiums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Theory, or Technology Forecasting
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Published portfolio in forecasting methodologies or technological analysis
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Fluency in scenario planning frameworks and systems thinking
- Track record of influencing product strategy based on future trend analysis