Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026+ roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design to redefine industries. This role demands a strategic mind obsessed with anticipating paradigm shifts and translating foresight into actionable innovation. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while shaping our global innovation ecosystem.
At Nexus, we thrive on audacious ambition and intellectual curiosity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and disruptors to identify exponential opportunities that will shape the next decade. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for product and service innovation
- Lead scenario planning workshops to map disruptive technology trajectories (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging market solutions
- Establish innovation KPIs and track exponential technology adoption curves
- Author thought leadership reports on societal and industrial transformation
- Mentor innovation champions across global business units
- Secure strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or technology foresight
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercialized products/services
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field