Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future landscape of emerging technologies and societal trends. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical prowess and creative foresight to shape our roadmap for the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and position our organization as a global thought leader in the rapidly evolving 2026 ecosystem.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact billion-dollar decisions. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and boundary-pushing thinking. If you're passionate about turning futuristic possibilities into tangible strategies, we invite you to redefine what's possible with us.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market trends shaping 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing organizational capabilities and product roadmaps
- Conduct scenario planning and impact assessments for disruptive forces in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future insights into actionable innovation pipelines
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused business strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Deep understanding of emerging tech trajectories (AI, quantum, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for complex future concepts
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-focused research or strategic frameworks