Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a Senior Futurist Analyst and lead groundbreaking research on emerging technologies and societal trends shaping 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode complex signals, forecast disruptive innovations, and guide our product roadmap for the next decade. This role combines deep technical analysis with strategic foresight to position Nexus at the forefront of transformative change.
Based in our San Francisco headquarters, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actionable insights that inform R&D investments, market expansion, and product development. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a proven ability to translate abstract trends into concrete business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal trends to forecast disruptive innovations by 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to guide R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for global markets
- Identify and evaluate early-stage startups and technologies for potential partnerships
- Represent Nexus at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior analysts and build cross-functional foresight networks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech analysis
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or climate tech trends
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for executive audiences
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights