Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. This role merges foresight with execution, requiring you to identify paradigm shifts, design adaptive frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams in turning futuristic concepts into scalable innovations. Collaborate with C-suite executives to shape corporate strategy while maintaining pulse on exponential technologies like quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and climate-positive AI. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ R&D investments and define our next decade's competitive edge.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology foresight frameworks using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (e.g., autonomous ecosystems, bio-integrated systems)
- Produce strategic whitepapers and executive briefings on disruptive market shifts
- Establish partnerships with academic labs and government innovation hubs
- Design governance models for ethical AI deployment and responsible innovation
- Quantify ROI for emerging technologies through market simulation and risk modeling
- Mentor junior futurists while cultivating a culture of experimental innovation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futures research
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and technology roadmapping
- Deep understanding of exponential technology convergence patterns
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation initiatives
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or industry whitepapers
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python/R preferred)