Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into actionable business strategies. This role bridges technology, sociology, and market dynamics to define how industries evolve over the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer solutions for emerging challenges in AI, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
Our dynamic team thrives on curiosity and bold thinking. As a key architect of our future, you'll influence product development, investment decisions, and corporate strategy while mentoring next-generation innovators. This is your chance to shape the world of 2026 today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) and their socioeconomic impacts
- Develop 5-10 year innovation roadmaps aligned with corporate vision
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Identify and evaluate disruptive startups for strategic partnerships
- Author thought leadership publications on future of work and human augmentation
- Manage innovation incubators with $5M+ annual R&D budget
- Present future forecasts at global industry conferences (WEF, CES)
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, R&D strategy, or technology forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI/ML, synthetic biology)
- Experience with scenario modeling tools (e.g., GBN, Foresight Platform)
- Portfolio of implemented innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
- Deep understanding of global sustainability frameworks (SDGs, ESG)
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences