Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations Group as a Futurist Innovation Strategist and lead the charge into 2026's technological frontier. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation innovations. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge today's capabilities with tomorrow's possibilities, working at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep domain expertise across emerging technologies, and can translate complex futures into actionable roadmaps. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer breakthrough solutions while mentoring cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies. This is your opportunity to redefine industries and leave an indelible mark on the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends, market disruptions, and scientific breakthroughs to identify strategic opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-based innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to foster future-thinking culture across engineering, product, and marketing teams
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and presentations for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing concepts
- Represent company at global innovation forums and thought leadership platforms
- Establish KPIs for innovation pipeline tracking and future-readiness assessment
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field; PhD preferred
- 7+ years experience in innovation strategy, product development, or emerging tech research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience launching successful innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Institute for the Future) strongly preferred