Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our 5-year strategic roadmap. Collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our enterprise while driving disruptive innovation across quantum computing, biotech integration, and sustainable ecosystems.
What you'll achieve: Lead cross-functional initiatives that position Nexus as the industry's thought leader for 2026 and beyond. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ investment decisions and define our next-generation product portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Identify and prioritize emerging technologies with transformative potential for our industry
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, AI ethics, and circular economy principles
- Present findings to executive leadership and board members through compelling data narratives
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-state business models
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic trends impacting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AI)
- Exceptional data visualization and executive presentation skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFCS preferred)