Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026+ strategic roadmap, transforming cutting-edge research into actionable business opportunities. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological acumen, and executive leadership to navigate exponential change and position our organization as an industry disruptor.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop and implement strategic innovation frameworks to bridge futuristic concepts with current business operations
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align organizational strategy with long-term future scenarios
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight insights to stakeholders through compelling narratives and data-driven visualizations
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Oversee the creation of scenario-planning models for market volatility and disruption scenarios
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating futuristic trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (required)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizations